Incorporating protein powder is an effective and convenient way to consume plenty of protein, helping you feel full and maintain muscle while eating in a calorie deficit

Patient monitoring should include: Baseline lipid panel, hemoglobin A1c, and liver function tests Blood pressure monitoring (GLP-1 agents typically reduce systolic BP by 3-5 mmHg) [10] Assessment for gastrointestinal adverse effects during dose titration Evaluation for contraindications (personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma, multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 2) [1] [3] Monitoring for gallbladder disease (increased risk with rapid weight loss) In patients with diabetes and retinopathy, monitoring for worsening eye symptoms, particularly with rapid glycemic improvement Renal function assessment, especially if severe gastrointestinal symptoms cause dehydration Patients should seek immediate medical attention for severe abdominal pain, which may indicate pancreatitisa rare but serious adverse effect
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Speak with your doctor because they may be able to determine if the medication is the source of the issue, and if so, they can help find a solution such as changing your dosage or your medication, or try an alternate solution such as a gastric balloon or non-surgical endoscopic weight loss procedure like Suture Sculpt endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG)