This is why 0.25mg is the evidence-based starting point, not 1mg
A high uptake of glucose in tumor cells not only serves for energy production but also for protection from endogenous and exogenous reactive oxygen species because NADPH, a by-product of the oxidative pentose phosphate pathway, is used to regenerate glutathione, an important cellular antioxidant
For many patients, that lowers the barrier to starting a real medical conversation about their options
Diabetes 53(5):11871194 Dejgaard TF, Frandsen CS, Hansen TS, Almdal T, Urhammer S, Pedersen-Bjergaard U et al (2016) Efficacy and safety of liraglutide for overweight adult patients with type 1 diabetes and insufficient glycaemic control (Lira-1): a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
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It is not for medical or veterinary injection