It is great for skin, hair, joints, and gut lining, but it cannot serve as your primary protein source when muscle loss prevention is the priority
You can talk about your blood sugar levels, A1C results, medication adherence, and any lifestyle changes you have made during these visits
Joint pain during GLP-1 treatment may result from rapid weight loss altering biomechanical loading on joints, increased physical activity levels, or pre-existing musculoskeletal conditions such as osteoarthritis, which are common in people with type 2 diabetes or obesity
This side effect should be taken seriously, especially when transitioning from a sitting or lying position to standing up quickly, as it can potentially raise the risk of falls
The dietary patterns with the strongest evidence for supporting mood, mainly those based on whole foods, omega-3 from oily fish, and plenty of fibre and fermented foods, work in other ways, such as reducing inflammation and supporting gut health (more on the gut-brain link below)