Many patients find the investment worthwhile given the rapid symptom improvement and reliable results compared to oral options that may not deliver equivalent benefits
Patients should eat smaller, more frequent meals rather than large portions, avoid high-fat and greasy foods that delay gastric emptying further, and stay well-hydrated throughout the day
As a result, drugs such as semaglutide and liraglutide became valuable tools not only for glycemic management but also for cardiovascular risk reduction
Klonoff, MD, of Diabetes Research Institute, Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, San Mateo, California, can be reached at [email protected]
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Public Health 9 , 776847 (2021)