Why Nutrition Matters With GLP-1 Medications GLP-1 medications reduce appetite, slow gastric emptying, and improve blood sugar control
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Include 25-30 grams of protein powder, a handful of spinach, some frozen fruit, and a tablespoon of nut butter
Claims data only capture people who: Have an obesity diagnosis coded Use insurance coverage Receive reimbursed prescriptions Many women pay out of pocket, use telehealth services, or obtain prescriptions without an obesity diagnosis formally recorded
The researchers discovered that an area in the brain, called the median preoptic nucleus, is likely mediates GLP-1 drugs effects on thirst