Designed to manage type 2 diabetes by regulating blood sugar, slowing digestion and reducing appetite, GLP-1s are now taken by millions of people across the world for weight loss, with Australian prescriptions increasing almost 10-fold since 2020 and use in the US more than quadruping
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While generally harmless, bruising can be minimized by avoiding visible veins, applying gentle pressure (without rubbing) after injection, and ensuring proper needle insertion technique
These effects can help clients reduce caloric intake, working alongside lifestyle changes such as diet and exercise to promote significant weight loss
This gives the underlying tissue time to heal and prevents the buildup of hardened areas that make injections more difficult