Minimize processed carbohydrates and sugars to prevent them from counteracting the GLP-1s effects
Amylase and lipase, enzymes produced by the pancreas, may rise slightly in some patients on semaglutide, though clinically significant pancreatitis is uncommon
Additionally, anxiety and stress trigger SNS hyperactivity, increasing renin release and angiotensin II, which promote renal vasoconstriction and tubulointerstitial damage (Wang and Dong, 2016) while elevated norepinephrine levels under mental distress accelerating kidney function decline (Tidgren and Hjemdahl, 1989)
However, severe vomiting, persistent abdominal pain, or signs of pancreatitis (upper left pain, fever) warrant immediate medical attention
If you lose too much skeletal muscle, your basal metabolic rate will drop and it will be harder to maintain your weight when you come off of it
Lifestyle assessments covering activity levels, mental stress, sleep, and social connections