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dose reductions of these medications may be needed when initiating GLP-1 therapy
Do not stop your medication without consulting your healthcare provider unless you experience symptoms suggesting serious adverse events like pancreatitis or severe allergic reaction
While the right foods - such as nutrient-dense, low-calorie foods, including lean protein, low-fat meat and dairy, and fruits and vegetables - can help you meet your health goals, the wrong ones can cause blood sugar spikes and worsen some of the more common side effects from the medication, such as nausea and digestive discomfort
How GLP-1 medicines work in the body GLP-1 stands for glucagon-like peptide-1, a natural hormone released in the gut after eating
The FDA is aware of the issues arising from labels mentioning GLP-1 but has no future or intended action on the matter, said Kyle Diamantas, then deputy foods commissioner and now acting FDA commissioner, in a March 24 interview with Bloomberg Law
