[11] In a randomized controlled trial (RCT) comparing liraglutide, glargine, glimepiride, and sitagliptin (all added to metformin) with a follow-up of five years, glargine and liraglutide were modestly more effective in achieving and maintaining target HbA1c, [20] with no difference in outcomes of microvascular and cardiovascular disease
Pills are also generally less expensive
At Kureshi Weight Loss & Medspa, we understand that managing chronic conditions such as type 2 diabetes and weight-related concerns can be challenging, and part of that challenge might be understanding and managing medication costs
For example, taking Ozempic solely for weight loss would be considered off-label use
If you have kept the vial at 2 to 8 C the entire time (no fridge failures, no transit exposures, no freezer accidents), the manufacturer stands behind the labeled shelf life
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