What is the best place to inject Victoza?
What is the best place to inject Victoza?
Victoza® is given as an injection under the skin (subcutaneous). Do not inject it into a vein or muscle. The best places to give yourself the injection are the front of your thighs, the front of your waist (abdomen), or your upper arm. You can give yourself the injection at any time of the day, regardless of meals.
What pen needles for Victoza?
The recommended needle for the Victoza® pen is the NovoFine® 32-G Tip needle.
When is the best time to inject Victoza?
Official Answer
- Victoza (generic name: liraglutide) can be injected any time of the day, with or without food.
- You don’t have to adjust your Victoza dose based on meal times, what kind of food you eat, or your level of exercise.
- If you miss a dose of Victoza, inject the missed dose at the next scheduled dose.
Does Victoza make you feel full?
It makes me full fast and I eat such a small amount and am satisfied. I’ve had no ill effects. Only 4 days was I nauseous after taking the injection when my dose was increased to 1.8 but I took nausea meds for that. I don’t feel deprived or anything.
How does Victoza make you feel?
The most common side effects of Victoza® may include nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, decreased appetite, indigestion, and constipation. Talk to your health care provider about any side effect that bothers you or does not go away.
Does the Victoza pen hurt?
the injection doesn’t hurt at all. I would suggest read all you can about victoza maybe give it a try for a while and see how you get on .
How much weight will I lose on Victoza?
While not a weight-loss product, Victoza® may help adults lose some weight. In clinical studies of adults with type 2 diabetes, ranging from 26 to 52 weeks in length, many lost some weight. In a large study, when Victoza® was added to metformin, adults lost on average up to 6.2 pounds.
What exactly does Victoza do?
Victoza® helps the pancreas produce more insulin when your blood sugar levels are high. Victoza® does this by helping important cells work the way they should. These cells are called beta cells and they help control blood sugar by making and releasing insulin.
