It increases insulin production to lower blood sugar
Reality check: These help but dont eliminate nausea
Foods to Avoid or Limit Fried foods French fries, fried chicken, onion rings, fried fish, tempura, and other deep-fried items are the #1 cause of severe GI symptoms in GLP-1 patients Fast food burgers and pizza the combination of refined carbs and saturated fat is particularly bad Fatty cuts of meat ribeye, pork belly, bacon, sausage, salami, and other high-fat meats Cream-based sauces and soups alfredo, carbonara, cream of mushroom, cream-based curries Full-fat cheeses in large quantities brie, cheddar chunks, cream cheese servings Butter or oil in large amounts a piece of toast with a tablespoon of butter can trigger reflux Deep-fried desserts doughnuts, churros, funnel cake Why they cause problems: Fat takes longer to digest than protein or carbohydrate
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Common Side Effects Nausea (typically improves after 2-4 weeks) Diarrhea or constipation Decreased appetite (this is the goal) Mild stomach discomfort Fatigue during dose increases When to Call Your Doctor Severe or persistent nausea/vomiting Signs of pancreatitis (severe abdominal pain) Vision changes Rapid heartbeat Signs of allergic reaction Is Semaglutide Right for You