These medicines mimic a natural hormone that you have in your body called GLP-1, which tells the body to release insulin (manage sugar) and reduces the amount of sugar produced by the liver, ultimately improving the bodys ability to manage blood sugar which is extremely important for people with diabetes
If not included, needles and syringes cost approximately $10 to $20 monthly for a months supply, adding modest expense but nothing close to the cost difference between compounded and brand-name medications
What happens when people take too much of these medications
Oral semaglutide (Rybelsus) must be taken on an empty stomach upon waking with a small sip of water, waiting at least 30 minutes before eating
People with chronic kidney disease, of which type 2 diabetes is the most common cause, are at high risk for kidney failure, cardiovascular events and death