This includes blood glucose, HbA1c, body weight, and assessment for potential side effects
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When they can easily track protein and fluid intake on their Dashboard, along with medication dosing, symptoms, and weight trends, it becomes much easier to communicate with their healthcare team and feel confident they are on track for long-term success," said Sue Heikkinen, MS, RDN, CDCES, BC-ADM, ACE-PT, Lead Dietitian and Clinical Reviewer at MyNetDiary
Quick Answer: Success on GLP-1 medications requires a protein-first, fiber-rich eating strategy with 80-120g protein daily (20-35g per meal), 25-38g fiber, moderate healthy fats, and smaller, more frequent meals to manage side effects
GLP-1 Compounding: When Innovation May Mean Liability As previously reported on our blog, the rise of compounded GLP-1 medications has sparked both excitement and concern across the healthcare and legal landscapes
Going into GLP-1 therapy with the assumption that weight loss is the only path to happiness is likely to be a setup for disappointment, she says
