GLP-1 RAs are not suitable for everyone
One is Virta Health, which advertises its nutrition-focused weight management program as a proven approach for deprescribing GLP-1s when clinically appropriate. A Virta-funded study assessed 154 people with Type 2 diabetes who stopped using GLP-1 medications but continued following Virtas program, concluding that their weight did not significantly increase after a year
Pay attention to your hormonal health: Breastfeeding requires optimal hormonal health, especially thyroid, cortisol, and sexual hormones
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Your anesthesiologist needs to know you're on a GLP-1 agonist before your procedure to adjust pre-operative fasting time and medication protocols accordingly
Think ready-to-eat proteins, easy carbs, soft fruit, and a few comfort foods you know are realistic for your appetite