Emphasize: Lean proteins (chicken, fish, turkey, Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, eggs), high-fiber vegetables (broccoli, spinach, Brussels sprouts, bell peppers), legumes (lentils, chickpeas, black beans), whole grains in moderate portions, and healthy fats (avocado, nuts, olive oil) in measured amounts
In this pool, a total of 3150 patients with type 2 diabetes were treated with semaglutide for a mean duration of 44.9 weeks
Jackson ImmunoResearch Inc., West Grove, PA) in blocking solution for 90 min at room temperature
Clinical trial data from the STEP 1 and SURMOUNT-1 trials show that patients typically achieve 1015% total body weight loss with semaglutide 2.4 mg weekly (Wegovy) and 1520% with tirzepatide 1015 mg weekly (Zepbound) over 1218 months
On GLP-1, the appetite suppression makes the higher carb days easier to control because you are less likely to overeat even with more carbohydrates available
Adverse effects Possible side effects include nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, constipation, abdominal pain, headache, fatigue, indigestion/heartburn, dizziness, bloating (abdominal distension), belching, low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) in patients with type 2 diabetes, gas (flatulence), gastroenteritis, and gastroesophageal reflux disease