The vials should be stored upright in their original containers, protected from light and kept away from the freezer compartment (freezing should be avoided as it may compromise the solution)
Monitoring should include periodic assessment of weight, glycemic measures (e.g., HbA1c), gastrointestinal tolerance, adherence, and patient goals
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It works by mimicking the effect of the naturally occurring hormone GLP-1, which is crucial for triggering insulin release from the pancreas, enhancing the feeling of fullness (satiety), slowing down stomach emptying, and inhibiting glucagon secretion
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Firstly, GLP-1 receptor agonists can re-establish appetite suppression that may have diminished over time as the body adapts to surgical changes