Its a pretty exciting time for type 2 diabetes treatment, says Sherrie Singh-Bryan, PharmD, CDCES, a clinical pharmacist, member of the Obesity Medicine Association, and certified diabetic care and education specialist at Winn Army Community Hospital in Fort Stewart, Georgia
Even then, you may need to supplement it with something else, like a handful of nuts, a piece of fruit, or some veggies and hummus
Week 3-4 (or 5-8): If well-tolerated without adequate response, increase to 300mcg nightly

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We provide instruction on technique, dosing, storage, and injection site rotation before you begin independent treatment