Tools to Help You Track and Maintain Progress A Scale to Track Weight Changes Withings Body Smart Scale A Blender to Make Nutritious Meals on Low-Appetite Days Beast Mega 1200 Plus Blender Protein shakes and soups can be an easy way to meet your protein goals on a GLP-1, making an easy, sturdy blender a must-have kitchen item
Comorbidities: Type 2 diabetes: Both are FDA-approved for diabetes (tirzepatide as Mounjaro, semaglutide as Ozempic) Cardiovascular disease: Semaglutide has the cardiovascular outcomes data Sleep apnea: Tirzepatide has shown benefits Injection frequency: Both are once-weekly
Managing side effects and lifestyle adjustments Taking a GLP-1 significantly reduced Angelias appetite, which meant she had to be intentional about getting enough nutrients to stay healthy
349,350 At the same time, the levels of two important components of the cartilage matrix, proteoglycans (a large molecule and a major component of the cartilage matrix) and type II collagen (the main structural protein of cartilage), increased
Blood glucose monitoring, adjusting other medications, evaluating potential contraindications (pregnancy, pancreatitis, certain GI obstructions, etc.) are critical
Until recently, GLP-1s have only been available as injections, which must be self-administered, most commonly, once a week