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If you simply take the pill at a random time your stomach would destroy the medication before it ever reaches your bloodstream
Without the supervision of a prescribing provider, the patient also does not receive nutritional counseling, injection demonstrations of the medication, or a discussion on side effects and how they can be reduced, leading to unnecessary side effects, complications or hospitalizations
Old approach: Focus on blood sugar control alone New approach: Target multiple metabolic pathways simultaneously Blood sugar regulation Weight management Liver health Cardiovascular protection Inflammation reduction We're moving toward truly holistic metabolic management, not just "diabetes management." And this is probably not the end
Patients should work with their provider to find the right weekly dose rather than attempting to accelerate results through dangerous dosing changes