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Check the vial label for concentration (e.g., 5 mg/mL) Confirm U-100 syringe use as the use of other syringes can lead to errors Example: For 5 mg/mL, (2.5 5) 100 = 50 units Double-check with pharmacy instructions and rotate injection sites (abdomen, thigh, upper arm) weekly to prevent skin reactions Wipe the vial top and skin with an alcohol swab before every injection
GLP-1 and GIP are hormones naturally produced in the gut that help regulate appetite, metabolism, and blood sugar levels
It has been used in medicine for almost 10 years to treat diabetes and high blood sugar, and it was recently FDA approved to be used as a primary treatment for weight loss, even for those without Diabetes or high blood sugar
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