If you're not seeing weight loss by week eight, evaluate dose adequacy, medication compliance, diet quality, and activity level
Oral formulations are logistically simpler for some study designs, but researchers should account for reduced bioavailability from digestive breakdown when interpreting comparative data
They are both liquid, injectable medications that help lower blood sugar levels and A1c levels
Discuss all options with your provider including manufacturer savings programs, compounded formulations , and more affordable alternatives
No medication change needed
3 In a study using the rd1 mouse RP model, a mixture of antioxidants including alpha-tocopherol, ascorbic acid, Mn(III)tetrakis(4-benzoic acid)porphyrin and alpha-lipoic acid improved biomarkers of oxidative stress (protein carbonyl adducts and acrolein staining) and partially preserved cone function