Think about what just happened: In exchange for agreeing to the $249 monthly price, the only two manufacturers of GLP-1s, Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly, received guaranteed access to the largest single payer patient population in the United States
Maintain adequate hydration (1.52 litres daily unless fluid-restricted), ensure dietary intake of potassium, magnesium, and calcium through foods like bananas, nuts, and dairy products, perform gentle stretching exercises before bed, and follow gradual dose titration as recommended by your prescriber
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