VPT measurement is the gold standard for quantifying neuropathy severity, with each 1 V increase raising ulcer risk by 5.6% and excellent diagnostic accuracy (AUC 0.94)
Rare side effects may include nausea, vomiting, headache, dry mouth, dizziness, or abdominal pain
Starting with lower doses (0.25 mg) and gradually increasing allows assessment of individual tolerance
Its promise, according to Dr Levi Garraway, PhD, Roches Chief Medical Officer and Head of Global Product Development, results from the robust weight loss combined with a well-tolerated safety profile. Furthermore, at the end of last year, Pfizer paid a $2 billion for China-based manufacturer YaoPharmas GLP-1 drug, increasing competition in the expanding market, while in August Teva secured US approval for a generic GLP-1 of its version of Novo Nordisks injectable Saxenda (liraglutide).