Start slow during titration The first several weeks of GLP-1 treatment involve dose titration a gradual increase in medication strength designed to minimize side effects
You will need your GLP-1 medication pen or autoinjector, alcohol wipes, a sharps disposal container, and clean hands
It should be noted that semaglutide (Ozempic) is licensed for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, not for weight management
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For patients who have resolved their diabetes using a GLP-1 for weight loss and glucose control, they may have a return of their type 2 diabetes, says Lofton, who adds that it varies from person to person