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Consistent injection timing, proper subcutaneous technique, and rotating injection sites ensure optimal absorption
Moreover, in addition to the direct action of GIP in adipose tissue to reduce serum triglyceride levels, GLP-1 may abolish the postprandial rise in triglyceride and free fatty acid concentrations by reducing intestinal absorption of dietary lipid, stemmed from the delayed gastric emptying (197, 198)
Nevertheless, GLP-1s must be administered indefinitely to maintain weight loss effects, making them a long-term recurring expense for both consumers and insurers
Type 2 diabetes remission (defined as maintaining an A1c below 6.5% for at least 3 months without diabetes medications) occurs in approximately 40-70% of patients following Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, with rates varying based on diabetes duration, baseline insulin use, and procedure type