Unlike brand-name drugs, compounded versions are not FDA-approved as finished products
For the first time in years, I feel like I am in control of my weight instead of fighting it
However, these drugs are associated with a wide array of side effects, and some say alternatives are needed
Clean the injection site with alcohol, allow to dry, pinch the skin lightly if needed, insert the needle at a 45 to 90 degree angle depending on tissue depth, and inject slowly
Notably, around two-thirds of volume are users new to any GLP-1 therapy, suggesting that convenience, and lower prices expand the market rather than simply driving switching from injectables
A 2022 study demonstrated that if endometriosis were funded at the same level as diabetes in relation to its annual economic burden in the US, its NIH funding would need to increase to $298.8-$455.3m