Support for Lifestyle Changes: Both medications are most effective when combined with a healthy lifestyle, including diet and exercise
Prior authorization denials are common, approval timelines can stretch weeks, and many plans exclude GLP-1 medications from their weight loss formulary
Funding This work was supported by the grants from China International Medical Foundation (CIMF)(Z-2017-26-2202-4)
Consider setting a weekly alarm on your phone, linking the injection to a specific weekly activity (such as a particular television program or weekend routine), or using a medication tracking app to support consistent administration at your chosen time
Reconstituting too early: Only reconstitute a vial when you are ready to start using it
In clinical trials, the 12 mg maintenance dose produced 24.2% body weight loss at 48 weeks (Phase 2) and 28.7% at 68 weeks (Phase 3)