In fact, 34.4% were treated with diet only before starting semaglutide, suggesting the persistence of clinical inertia in initiating diabetes treatment
Targeting Delayed Gastric Emptying Fiber and certain movement-friendly nutrients serve as traffic directors for your digestion, helping to target delayed gastric emptying caused by GLP-1 drugs
Nuts Rich in protein, fiber and healthy fats, nuts such as almonds, walnuts and pistachios may naturally increase GLP-1 Healthy fats Avocados, nuts, and olive oil are rich in monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, which stimulate the release of GLP-1
More recently, tirzepatide a synthetic 39-amino-acid peptide that dual-agonizes GLP-1 and GIP receptors was approved as Mounjaro (diabetes, 2022) and Zepbound (obesity, 2023)
Patients who are starting GLP-1 treatment for the first time and prefer a needle-free option should note that Direct Meds' sublingual format is currently available for semaglutide only