In this training, we will talk about how these medications work, why side effects happen, what patients need at each stage, and how dietitians can become the missing support behind better GLP-1 outcomes
The conditions to determine your eligibility can range from hormone-related conditions like PCOS (Poly-Cystic Ovary Syndrome) to having high blood pressure or high cholesterol
GLP-1 drugs also slow how quickly food leaves the stomach
" Not only does it boost the medication's effectiveness, but it also helps reduce your risk of cardiovascular complications," she adds
With semaglutide and tirzepatide, a person determined to use them has a real, legal, physician-supervised path, even if it costs more
If you experience severe abdominal pain, persistent vomiting, or signs of gastroparesis (severely delayed stomach emptying with nausea and inability to eat), your dose may need adjustment or your medication may need to be paused temporarily