Step 1: Complete the Online Assessment You will answer a series of questions about your health history, your previous weight loss attempts, and your current goals
For weight management, FDA labeling and Endocrine Society guidelines recommend evaluating whether patients achieve at least 5% weight loss after approximately 12 weeks on the maintenance dosea benchmark that requires accurate baseline and follow-up measurements
These drugs mimic the effects of a hormone called GLP-1, which is produced in the intestines in response to food intake
If any redness, swelling, or pain occurs at the site, a doctor should be contacted
Nurse/Doctor Support Access board-certified nurse practitioners and doctors who are available to answer any questions and provide support throughout your treatment
Commonly prescribed GLP-1 receptor agonists available in the UK include: Exenatide (Byetta, Bydureon) Liraglutide (Victoza for diabetes