Abbreviated instruments include the patient assessment of upper GI symptom severity index (PAGI-SYM) (31), the diabetic gastroparesis symptom severity diary (32), the gastroparesis cardinal symptom index (GCSI) (31), and the Nepean Dyspepsia Index (33)
In some individuals, the effects may resemble a condition called gastroparesis, where the stomach empties too slowly, leading to discomfort, poor appetite, or even vomiting
It should only be used under the strict supervision of a medical provider and only for its approved purposes
People with type 2 diabetes have an 84% higher baseline risk of developing pancreatitis compared to the general population
Applying a cool compress after injection may reduce mild swelling or discomfort, though avoid applying ice directly to skin
They are considered to have less risk than some of the most performed surgeries in the United States, such as gallbladder surgery and even knee replacement