At these higher doses, side effects can be more pronounced and training adjustments may need to be more significant
GLP-1 stimulates insulin release in response to glucose, suppresses the hormone glucagon that raises blood sugar, slows gastric emptying, and reduces appetite by acting on hunger centres in the brain
Additionally, the burning may be related to injection technique variables including needle depth, injection speed, or inadvertent intradermal administration rather than proper subcutaneous placement
doi: 10.1038/s41591-018-0309-y
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These drugs help people with type 2 diabetes and those looking to lose weight by mimicking a natural hormone in the body called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1)