Lean, easily digestible protein sources work best, especially in the early weeks of treatment
Patients experiencing severe, persistent abdominal pain, especially if radiating to the back, should seek urgent medical care for appropriate evaluation, including pancreatic enzyme testing
Tirzepatide works similarly, though it also affects your GIP hormone in addition to the GLP-1 hormone
Most patients finish in under 10 minutes
Allergic to Semaglutide Individuals with a known allergy or hypersensitivity to semaglutide or any of its components should not take this medication
However, Katie Janeczek (MS/RDN/LDN), dietician and nutritionist at Ciba Health, mentions that snacking while on GLP-1 can be useful for people who still feel hungry between meals