They also lose the cardiorenal-hepatic protection these medications provide
Things they had given up on, activities they assumed were permanently behind them, suddenly become possible again
| Electrolyte | Role in Body | Signs of Deficiency | Supplement Considerations ||-|||-|| Sodium | Fluid balance, nerve function | Lightheadedness, weakness, headache | May need increased intake during GLP-1 therapy || Potassium | Heart function, muscle control | Irregular heartbeat, muscle cramps | Monitor closely if on other medications || Magnesium | Muscle and nerve function | Fatigue, muscle twitches | Often depleted during weight loss || Calcium | Bone health, muscle function | Numbness, tingling | May need supplementation with vitamin D | Many patients dont realize that drinking excessive water without replenishing electrolytes can actually worsen lightheadedness symptoms, explains Dr
Links among obesity, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and osteoporosis: bone as a target
Reading labels for sugar content is a big help
Most importantly, they help separate fear from fact
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