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Glucagon-like peptide-1 drugs mimic the GLP-1 hormone, which helps control insulin and blood sugar levels, decreases appetite and slows digestion of food

The upper arm is an approved injection site, but its difficult to self-administer there because you need to pinch the skin while injecting

Contact your healthcare provider if you experience excessive thirst with frequent urination, painful urination, blood in urine, decreased urination with dark urine, dizziness, or persistent vomiting or diarrhea that may cause dehydration

Most injectable GLP-1 pens can be kept at room temperature for a limited period once in use, so check the prescribing information for specifics