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Working with a nutritional therapist ensures you have the executive functioning skills to manage your appetite once the medications support is removed

From a system perspective, increased use of these medications may help reduce long-term healthcare costs by preventing or mitigating expensive chronic diseases

A total of 21 individuals had been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes prior to MBS

If a friend or family member is on a GLP-1 medication, such as Ozempic or Wegovy, you may be wondering how to best support them

Consider these evidence-based dietary strategies: Eat small, frequent, low-fat meals that are easier to digest Limit sugar alcohols (sorbitol, mannitol, xylitol) found in sugar-free products, which have known laxative effects Gradually increase soluble fiber through foods like oatmeal and psyllium supplements, which can help bulk stools Avoid excessive insoluble fiber from raw vegetables and whole grains during acute episodes Stay adequately hydrated with water and electrolyte-containing beverages to prevent dehydration Avoid spicy, greasy, or very high-fiber foods during episodes of diarrhea Medication dosing may require adjustment

ASA consensus-based guidance of preoperative management of patients on GLP-1, published in June 2023, recommends that patients on daily dosing consider holding GLP-1 agonists on the day of the procedure