Expected 12-month results include 15 to 22% body weight loss (50 to 75 pounds for a 300-pound person), 5 to 8 inch waist circumference reduction, major improvement in mobility and physical function, and often dramatic improvement or resolution of obesity-related health conditions including sleep apnea, fatty liver disease, and joint pain
Inconsistent Injection Timing Another common mistake is not taking the medication on a consistent weekly schedule
Early studies discovered a reduced incretin effect in individuals with type 2 diabetes following oral glucose intake 16,17,18
Custom packaging: Medications can be prepared in packaging formats that are easier for individual patients to manage, such as pre-filled syringes or single-use vials always per the prescribers order
But doctors and medical professionals are advising caution about the non-FDA-approved compounded versions of weight loss drugs, offered at a fraction of the price of their brand name counterparts, even while demand soars