At this point, the medication begins regulating blood sugar levels. After at least four weeks on a 0.5 mg dose, your provider may increase your weekly dose up to the maximum recommended dosage of 1.0 mg if you need additional glycemic control
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Once-weekly dosing maintains stable plasma concentrations throughout the week, which means the metabolic effects remain steady rather than spiking and dipping with each dose
See if your clients serum calcium level (part of a Complete Metabolic Panel or CMP) has been in the high 9s or 10s (assuming shes at least 30 years old)
BREAKING DOWN THE BARRIERS: EMPOWERING PATIENTS TO CONTROL THEIR DIABETES A more personalized care approach is recommended to help patients achieve glycemic control