Before any recommendation or prescription, a licensed clinician reviews your health history, goals, potential contraindications, and appropriate options
New entrants to this market could drive prices down, but I worry that if a few companies continue to represent virtually all of the market, they will maintain their price discipline and the costs of these medications will leave them out of reach for many who could benefit from them
Patients taking insulin or sulfonylureas alongside GLP-1 therapy should monitor for hypoglycaemia when reducing sugar intake and seek medication review as needed
In general, people with any type of diabetes who are not planning a pregnancy are recommended to be on long-acting reversible contraception, Meek said
If you receive pre-filled pens or a vial that is already in liquid form, you should not add any water to it
Ensure staff check and document BUDs at each administration and follow your SOPs