Insert the needle at a 45-90 degree angle (45 degrees if you have less subcutaneous fat, 90 degrees if you have more)
Common warning symptoms include: One-sided leg swelling, pain, tenderness, warmth, or unusual redness consistent with DVT Sudden shortness of breath, sudden difficulty breathing, or rapid breathing may signal pulmonary embolism Sharp chest pain that worsens with deep breaths, cough, or movement Rapid heart rate, lightheadedness, fainting, or collapse Sudden numbness or weakness on one side of the body, trouble speaking, or vision changes that could indicate stroke or TIA Severe abdominal pain out of proportion to the exam that could suggest mesenteric ischemia Any of these symptoms requires immediate medical evaluation
Given the emerging concern around potential muscle loss, strategies to mitigate reductions in FFM during pharmacologically induced BW loss should be prioritized
The good news: most of these side effects tend to improve over time
Yesmajor trials showed reductions in cardiovascular events in diabetic patients