Eating smaller, more frequent meals instead of large ones can also be beneficial
The predominant side effects include: Gastrointestinal symptoms : nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, constipation, and abdominal pain (affecting 10-50% of patients depending on the specific product and dose, particularly during dose escalation) Injection site reactions : redness, itching, or discomfort at the subcutaneous injection site Hypoglycaemia : particularly when combined with insulin or sulphonylureas Decreased appetite : an intended therapeutic effect that contributes to weight loss However, some patients do report changes in urinary frequency or patterns
With a 1 mg/mL vial, 20 units equals only 0.2 mg
if a diluent is needed for an infant, preservative-free sterile water for injection should be used instead
Older adults are already at higher risk for age-related muscle loss, also known as sarcopenia