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.
Side effects from GLP-1 medications are well
documented, but might there be another side effect: Feeling cold or experiencing chills.
Whether or not you’re taking a GLP-1, it can be
hard work to eat healthy, get proper exercise and stay in a positive frame of
mind for long-term lifestyle change.
Nausea is one of the most
reported side effects from GLP-1 medications.
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.
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-1are 66% more likely to be diagnosed with gastroparesis.
Keeping up to date on medical breakthroughs can be like trying to learn a new language. Below is a set of terms most commonly associated with GLP-1 RAs.
Zepbound, the brand name for tirzepatide, is a recent addition to the weight loss medication space.
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If you are starting a weight loss medication — or if it’s not working for you — here are some things to know.
Food noise is characterized by persistent thoughts about food — what to eat, when to eat, how much to eat, reflecting on what we’ve already eaten, or interrogating ourselves about what we’ve eaten and why.
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.
While semaglutide is not addictive, there are some withdrawal symptoms to keep in mind once you stop taking it.
Weight loss medications (such as Ozempic and Wegovy) effectively help adults with obesity or type 2 diabetes achieve clinically significant weight loss.
During weight loss, we lose not only unhealthy fat, but also beneficial muscle mass. Why is it important not to lose muscle mass, sometimes referred to as lean mass?
If you’re considering Ozempic, Mounjaro, or Trulicity for weight loss, here is some background information to help you prepare for a conversation with your health care provider.
Semaglutide medications are not directly related
to your metabolism. However, there are lifestyle strategies that you can adopt while taking weight loss medications to boost your metabolic rate.
In addition to being an energy source, protein is essential for maintaining muscle, bone, and skin health.
Gastrointestinal side effects are common when taking semaglutide medications, so it’s important to consider what you eat.
It is important to consider how food choices can work in combination with medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy to optimize weight loss and overall nutritional health.
Side effects from weight loss medication can deprive your body of much needed nutrients and energy, so making informed food consumption decisions can help ensure your daily nutritional needs are being met.
While you may not need to rule out weight loss medications such as Wegovy or Ozempic from your weight loss strategy, there are some side effects to be aware of.
Lifestyle changes and/or behavior modification can have an impact on weight loss and weight management, especially without some of the side effects of anti-obesity medications.
Jennifer Witherspoon known as “Mommajenzhere” on social media, a 47 yr old busy mom of 3 hit 221lbs standing only 5ft tall with a pre-diabetes and fatty liver diagnosis. Glp-1 treatment was what her doctor recommended and so began her journey.
At my heaviest, I weighed 257 pounds and was pre-diabetic, with a family history of Type 2 diabetes. I was considering weight loss surgery when my doctor convinced me to try a GLP-1 medication. This decision has completely transformed my life. In just six months, I've lost over 52 pounds, with about 50 more to go.
To maintain her weight, Kimberly Forga (better known to many as “Kokomo Kim”) had always followed a rigorous diet and exercise plan — then COVID-19 struck. Sidelined by the disease and placed on a ventilator, Kim was sidelined for nearly a year-and-a-half.
Ohio resident Sarah Robertson thought she would have to stop taking a GLP-1 for weight loss due to debilitating side effects. Then, she found Biocare.
My name is Alexis. I am 25 years old and live in Asheville North Carolina. I have always been a bigger girl my entire life, weighing in at over 200 pounds by the time I turned 12. I started taking Mounjaro on February 8, 2023, and I was 286 pounds.
Jayna’s journey on weight loss medication has been complicated. A type 1 diabetic, she has always struggled in life with being underweight or overweight, and was unable to find a healthy set point. GLP-1 side effects, like nausea and fatigue, only compounded the issues.
Hi, I am Lisa Borders. I have been on a weight loss journey and now maintaining for 15 months. I started my journey August 11th, 2022, and hit my goal weight Feb of 2023.