What is Semaglutide?
Semaglutide is known for its use in type 2 diabetes and weight management. This medication is a synthetic version of a naturally made hormone in the body that is known as GLP-1. It is released when food is consumed to let your brain know you are full!
What are common side effects of Semaglutide?
- nausea
- diarrhea
- vomiting
- stomach pain
- constipation
What food groups can make side effects worse?
Due to many patients experiencing stomach upset while taking this medication, it is important to avoid certain food groups to mitigate this including:
- stringy fruits and vegetables (examples: pineapple, celery, apples)
- gas forming vegetables (examples: broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, brussels sprouts, onions, and asparagus)
- dairy (example: cheese, yogurts)
- foods with added sugar
- aim to keep sugar intake below 30g per day
- fried foods
- alcohol
- alcohol lowers blood sugar and when combined with Semaglutide, it can lower your blood sugar to unsafe levels
- avoid more than one drink a day for women and two drinks a day for men
What are safe food options to eat while on Semaglutide?
- non-starchy foods that are low in carbs and rich in fiber (examples: asparagus, beans, brussels sprouts, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, eggplant, leeks, mushrooms, peppers, swiss chard, tomatoes, greens, etc.)
- whole grains that are rich in fiber and a type of carbohydrate that does not raise blood sugar significantly (examples: oatmeal, brown rice, whole wheat bread, barley, whole wheat pasta, etc.)
- nuts that are made of healthy unsaturated fats as well as protein and fiber that do not raise blood sugar and helps reduce risk of heart disease
- protein rich foods: ¼ of your plate should consist of protein at meals as they do not raise your blood sugar too much and can help make you feel fuller for longer (examples: animal products, quinoa, chickpeas, lentils, oats, etc.)
- legumes that are packed with fiber and beneficial nutrients (examples: beans, peas, and lentils)
Try Semaglutide with Preston’s Pharmacy
Preston’s Pharmacy compounds and sells Semaglutide. Taking the medication is comfortable for patients and can be titrated to help prevent side effects. We also add vitamin B6 to our Semaglutide, to help mitigate these unwanted side effects. Talk to your doctor about getting a prescription or give us a call to talk about your options!
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