Watanabe, PharmD, PhD, a professor of clinical pharmacy at the University of California San Francisco School of Pharmacy
For many people, they are difficult or even impossible to afford, even with insurance, although coverage is expanding as these medications achieve FDA approval
Multiple controlled trials using indirect calorimetrythe gold standard for measuring energy expenditurehave demonstrated that GLP-1 therapy does not elevate RMR beyond what would be expected from changes in body composition
Reports include severe side effects like nausea, vomiting, and even hospitalization due to dosing errors and improperly labeled products
Berg S, Stickle H, Rose SJ, Nemec EC
Technique tips: Rotate injection sites with each dose to prevent tissue irritation Always clean the injection site thoroughly with an alcohol swab before administering Pinch the skin slightly when injecting into the abdomen for comfort How to Store Improper storage degrades the peptide and reduces effectiveness