Fiber-rich and nutrient-dense Whole foods like vegetables, legumes, and healthy fats help keep digestion smooth and support gut health both important on a GLP-1 journey
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However, for qualified patients, they may help support appetite control, earlier fullness, reduced food intake, and greater consistency with a medical weight-loss plan
Diarrhea, gas, and constipation arent the most glamorous things to bring up at an appointment
GLP-1 side effects should be discussed with a doctor when nausea, constipation, vomiting, reflux, fatigue, dizziness, abdominal pain, dehydration, or poor intake interferes with daily life, prevents the patient from eating enough protein or drinking enough fluid, worsens after a dose increase, persists for more than a short adjustment period, or feels severe or unusual
It: Stimulates insulin secretion (only when glucose is elevated) Suppresses glucagon Slows gastric emptying Reduces appetite Promotes satiety Due to these effects, GLP-1 plays a central role in blood glucose regulation, weight management, and metabolic health
