Trulicity
TrulicityMany people with diabetes take a medication called Trulicity. Trulicity is an injectable medication that workswhen you eat.To understand how it works, let’s see what happens when you eat.When you eat, your body breaks down most of the food into glucose, a form of sugar, and releases hormonesthat travel to your pancreas.The glucose enters your bloodstream causing your blood glucose level to rise.In response to this rise in glucose and release of hormones, the pancreas releases insulin. Insulin works like akey to open the cells and let glucose enter.The glucose is used for energy now or it is stored in the cells for later use.If you need Trulicity, the hormones that are released when you eat may not be enough to tell your pancreas torelease the right amount of insulin.So, by injecting Trulicity, your pancreas knows to release enough insulin to open the cells and remove theglucose from your bloodstream.Trulicity is injected once a week, with or without food. Talk to your diabetes care team about the proper way toinject your medication to ensure you are using it safely and effectively.Before taking Trulicity, tell your healthcare provider if you have a personal or family history of thyroid problems,kidney problems, or have ever had pancreatitis.This medication only works when your blood glucose is high, so taking Trulicity does not increase your risk ofhypoglycemia,also called low blood glucose.Some side effects may include nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, headaches, and stomach discomfort.If you notice any swelling or a lump in your throat area while taking Trulicity or if you experience severestomach pain that does not go away, stop taking Trulicity and call your healthcare provider immediately.Proper storage will ensure your medication will keep doing its job. Store Trulicity in the refrigerator until use. Donot freeze your medication.Taking your Trulicity as prescribed will help you to manage your glucose levels and help prevent the long-termcomplications of diabetes.This program is for informational purposes only. Publisher disclaims all guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness,or suitability of this video for medical decision making. For all health related issues please contact your healthcare provider.VER59674A EN Trulicity.pdf© The Wellness NetworkPage 1 of 1
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