How Mounjaro works

How Mounjaro works

Mounjaro is an injectable prescription medicine that is used along with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar (glucose) in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

It is not known if Mounjaro can be used in people who have had pancreatitis. Mounjaro is not for use in people with type 1 diabetes. It is not known if Mounjaro is safe and effective for use in children under 18 years of age.

Mounjaro helps your body both regulate blood sugar and decrease how much food you eat

Mounjaro is not a weight loss drug.

It may start working to lower blood sugar from the first dose

The 2.5 mg starting dose is not meant for blood sugar control.

Mounjaro works in multiple ways. It helps:

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THE BODY RELEASE INSULIN WHEN BLOOD SUGAR IS HIGH

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THE BODY REMOVE EXCESS SUGAR FROM THE BLOOD

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STOP THE LIVER FROM MAKING AND RELEASING TOO MUCH SUGAR

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REDUCE HOW MUCH FOOD IS EATEN

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SLOW DOWN HOW QUICKLY FOOD LEAVES THE STOMACH. THIS LESSENS OVER TIME

 

 

 

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Serious allergic reactions. Stop using Mounjaro and get medical help right away if you have any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including:
swelling of your face, lips, tongue or throat, problems breathing or swallowing, severe rash or itching, fainting or feeling dizzy, and very rapid heartbeat.

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