Should You Specialize in GLP-1 Nutritional Counseling to Perform Side Effect Management
Barreling into March 2025 and as states start to pull together their own budgets, Colorado is not the only state considering pulling back or in some way limiting their coverage either through state employee health plans or in Medicaid of GLP-1s for treating obesity
As appetite decreases, calorie intake often drops steadily, allowing fat loss to occur at a consistent pace
The momentum has only accelerated, contributing to the rising cost of treating diabetes
Monitor blood glucose levels more frequently, check ketones if advised by your healthcare team, and consider temporarily adjusting other diabetes medications (particularly insulin, metformin or SGLT2 inhibitors) after seeking clinical advice if you're unable to eat or drink normally
Dietary Modifications: Balanced Diet: A nutrient-rich diet emphasizing whole, unprocessed foods, including vegetables, lean proteins, and healthy fats, supports metabolic health while minimizing sugar and refined carbohydrates
