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Key Takeaways Protein is the priority 2535 g per meal, 80160 g daily depending on body weight Hydration is non-negotiable 2.53 litres of fluid daily, even without thirst 45 small meals work better than 3 large ones on Ozempics slowed gastric emptying Avoid fried, ultra-processed, fizzy, and alcoholic items these worsen every common side effect Resistance training from week one protects against muscle loss and metabolic slowdown Fibre (2535 g) prevents constipation build up gradually with adequate water The medication does part of the work diet and lifestyle determine the rest References Wilding JPH, et al
They also support the option of bariatric surgery for teenagers starting at age 13, even before exhausting lifestyle-based interventions
Overall, the study supports the real-world effectiveness of oral semaglutide for glycemic control, body weight reduction, lipid markers, and ALT improvement in adults with T2D who met Finnish reimbursement criteria, while highlighting the need for further controlled research on longer-term persistence and liver-related outcomes