High-protein foods to prioritize: Eggs protein plus monounsaturated fats, which research suggests can stimulate GLP-1 release and support satiety || Source Lean poultry and fish lower in saturated fat, and easier on digestion than high-fat red meats Legumes beans, lentils, and chickpeas deliver both protein and fiber, making them one of the most efficient foods for GLP-1 users Greek yogurt and cottage cheese easy to eat in smaller quantities, protein-dense, and gentle on a stomach that may be more sensitive Think of protein not as a macronutrient goal to hit, but as a safeguard
Prof Ralph DeFronzo) advocated dual and triple therapy: start patients on low doses of one or two complementary pleiotropic agents and titrate over time and on the basis of increasing HbA1c
1 if they had been prescribed weight loss drugs before Sept
GLP-1 medications are considered pregnancy category C, which means their safety during pregnancy has not been firmly established
Microdosing helps save the cost of these medications for cash-paying patients by stretching the duration of each dose
Reduced appetite as we get older can make this worse
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