It works by activating two hormone receptors, glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP), which together help regulate blood sugar, appetite, and digestion
The drug excretes ~280 kcal/day through urine a dietary deficit of a further 200300 kcal/day through portion control can double the effective calorie deficit without requiring dramatic dietary changes
Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have any liver/kidney disease, stomach problems, vision problems, pancreatitis, depression, gall bladder problems, or hypoglycaemia
That said, its been shown to be extremely effective for weight loss, too
Adapting dinners for different GLP-1 medications Not all GLP-1 medications affect dinner the same way
What's more, some foods may worsen any potential vomiting or diarrhea, while others don't