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[4] Blood sugar & A1C: Provides a baseline for glucose control, particularly important if you have diabetes or insulin resistance
Your doctor should also assess your weight loss goals, previous attempts at weight management , dietary habits, physical activity levels, and psychosocial factors affecting weight
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Cravings can sometimes persist if your dose is still low or if you are dealing with emotional triggers rather than physiological ones
Heres why drinking alcohol, or consuming it excessively, is not advisable when on GLP-1 injections: Impact on Blood Sugar Levels GLP-1 injections help stabilize blood sugar, but alcohol can lower blood sugar levels unpredictably, potentially leading to hypoglycemia (especially if consumed without food)