The standard dose ranges from 0.5mg to 2mg depending on individual response, sex (men typically use 1.5-2mg, women 0.75-1.5mg), and tolerance to side effects like nausea
Gather supplies: Assemble the following supplies: needle and syringe with medication or an auto-injector pen alcohol pads gauze puncture-resistant container to discard the used needles and syringe (typically a red plastic sharps container) bandages Inspect the injection site: Before injecting medication, inspect your skin to make sure theres no bruising, burns, swelling, hardness, or irritation in the area
Higher protein intake is especially important since GLP-1 medications can significantly reduce appetite
Ross E, Wilkins H, et al
The systematic name is -L-glutamyl-L-cysteinylglycine, assembled from L-glutamate, L-cysteine, and glycine
Emerging opportunities for the treatment of metabolic diseases: GLP-1-based multi-agonists