The case for stopping entirely: Eliminates all risk of alcohol-related hypoglycemia Removes a significant source of empty calories Avoids worsening gastrointestinal side effects Supports better sleep and exercise recovery Simplifies the management of your metabolic health journey The case for moderate, occasional drinking: Social and cultural contexts make complete abstinence impractical for many people Occasional moderate drinking (12 drinks, with food, outside the 48-hour injection window) is unlikely to cause serious harm in otherwise healthy adults Forcing an unsustainable restriction can create a negative relationship with the overall programme The pragmatic position: If you choose to drink, do so rarely, moderately, with food, and well away from your injection day
Nausea tends to go away as time passes
This approach is not just about shedding pounds
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CVS prices tend to run $50 to $150 higher than Walmart, Costco, and Kroger for cash-pay brand GLP-1s
This should be individualised based on your specific needs and any medical conditions, particularly kidney disease where protein may need restriction