Even though your GLP-1 might be helping to curb your appetite, the holiday eating season is about to kick into full swing. Set yourself up for continued weight management success now and carry that momentum into the New Year. The holiday eating season has begun. Thanksgiving is on the...
If you’ve recently started taking Zepbound® for weight loss, you may have noticed that your appetite is not what it once was or that you are experiencing some GI side effects. As a result, you might be wondering what to eat on Zepbound or whether there are foods to avoid...
It can be a real trick to try and avoid the candy and other goodies that are synonymous with this spooky day. The key is to have a plan! Halloween is upon us! While it’s always a treat to see what sweet and scary costumes the wee ones will wear,...
Right now, you have trillions of microorganisms, or microbes, living inside your gut! They make up your gut microbiome, an ecosystem, or community of organisms, that is unique to you. Microorganisms (or microbes) living inside or your gut make up your microbiome — a community of organisms that is unique...
Anti-obesity medications like Wegovy® may lower risks of heart disease. Anti-obesity medications like GLP-1 RAs (glucagon-like peptide receptor agonists) — the class of medications that include type 2 diabetes drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic® — are now being touted for their ability to help with heart health. Now, in addition...
Side effects from GLP-1 medications are well documented, but might there be another side effect: Feeling cold or experiencing chills. GLP-1 receptor agonists, with their proven track record for helping patients lose weight and regulate blood sugar, are now a seemingly permanent part of the weight loss landscape. Side effects...
Dips in motivation are a normal part of any weight loss journey. Here’s how to restore the balance and prevent a lack of motivation from derailing your success. Whether or not you’re taking a GLP-1, it can be hard work to eat healthy, get proper exercise and stay in a...
It’s been reported that 53% of GLP-1 users experience nausea+. What causes it and how can you manage it? Nausea is one of the most reported side effects from GLP-1 medications. GLP-1 receptor agonists are a synthetic form of your body’s naturally occurring GLP-1 hormone, which is implicated in insulin...
While there are legitimate online pharmacies, there are some online pharmacies that could put your health at risk by selling medications that are potentially dangerous and ineffective. With the high cost of prescription weight loss medications, insurance headaches, and shortages, it is understandable why many patients might turn to a...
Because of the success of GLP-1 medications for weight loss and controlling type 2 diabetes, some patients are setting aside the need for a multi-pronged approach and relying solely on GLP-1s.
It’s been reported that patients taking a GLP-1 are 66% more likely to be diagnosed with gastroparesis. Stomach (gastric) emptying is part of the digestive process wherein the foods and beverages we consume are moved from the stomach into the duodenum, the first part of the small intestine. The small...
A Glucagon-Like Peptide 1 Receptor Agonists (GLP-1 RAs) is drug used to control Type 2 diabetes and promote weight loss. GLP-1 RAs were originally developed to help patients with type 2 diabetes control their blood glucose (sugar) levels. However, GLP-1 RAs are now prescribed for weight loss for non-diabetic patients...
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Zepbound, the brand name for tirzepatide, is a recent addition to the weight loss medication space. Zepbound is an FDA-approved medication for weight loss. It is a glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA). It is intended for patients with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 kg / m2...
If you are starting a weight loss medication — or if it’s not working for you — here are some things to know.
If you are an adult with type 2 diabetes and have been prescribed a semaglutide medication for weight loss or to manage your diabetes, it is important to monitor your blood sugar and pay attention to the signals your body is sending. Maintaining stable blood sugar levels is important for...
