Dispose of the needle safely in a sharps container, recap your Ozempic pen and store it in the fridge until next week
Mistake 6: not supplementing when food intake is too low Some users resist protein supplements, wanting to get "all their nutrition from food." That is admirable in normal circumstances
Think of this as a quick, gentle self-check to see if you feel prepared for the change and to help guide your next conversation with your provider
Trust the process when measurements improve even if the number on the scale stalls temporarily
Administer fluids (reduce AVP), provide carbohydrates (suppress glucagon), and monitor hourly
Complete blood count (CBC) measures red blood cells, white blood cells, hemoglobin, hematocrit, and platelets