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A 2024 real-world study of 70,654 adults with type 2 diabetes found that weekly GLP-1 injections had significantly higher adherence than daily options, with an odds ratio of 1.25 (95% CI 1.21-1.28)
People who had medullary thyroid cancer or a problem called multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 should not take these medicines
Even though you are likely eating fewer calories and smaller meals than usual, try to maintain adequate consumption of protein by adding a source of protein to each meal or snack
To prevent this damage from happening, you can: Drink more fluids to prevent dehydration Stay active Keep your blood sugar levels under control It is important to be able to recognize the early signs of dehydration
Type 2 Diabetes Treatments Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors: Acarbose available under the brand names Prandase, Glucobay and Precose slows carbohydrate digestion to prevent sudden increases in blood glucose levels after meals