Browsing: GLP1
For most people, the blood pressure benefits of GLP-1 drugs come primarily from weight loss itself. In general, larger weight…
For Black women, being happy in your body is a radical act. Euro-centric beauty standards have long told us that…
On a GLP-1? Use caution with supplements, especially those that can trigger low blood sugar or nausea.Fiber supplements, appetite suppressants…
GLP-1s for Heart DiseaseIn March 2024, the FDA approved the GLP-1 drug Wegovy (semaglutide) to treat heart disease in people…
The best way to manage these two risks, Garg believes, is to take smaller doses of GLP-1 medications in the…
People who stop taking GLP-1 obesity medications tend to regain weight steadily and often more quickly than people who quit…
Friday tradition: Every Friday, without fail, I get a Dunkin’ Donuts egg and cheese on an everything bagel with an…
Benefits of MetforminLong considered the “first line of defense” in treating type 2 diabetes, metformin works primarily by suppressing how…
Dietitians recommend proteins like chicken, salmon, dairy, eggs and lentils while on a GLP-1 medication.Spread protein across meals to preserve…
Sean Hashmi, MD, is an experienced nephrologist and obesity medicine specialist based in Southern California. As the regional director for…