Wegovy isnt usually appropriate if youre underweight or have lost significant weight from treatment
After accounting for weight loss, the researchers found that in the semaglutide group, being older, female or eating less protein was linked to greater muscle loss
Patients with diabetes should check their blood glucose before drinking, periodically during extended drinking occasions, before bed, and the following morning
Strategies that help include front-loading protein at each meal, eating protein before carbohydrates and fats, using protein shakes or high-protein snacks when whole food intake is limited, and spreading protein intake across all meals rather than concentrating it in one sitting
It is also highly effective for weight loss, and a higher dose (Wegovy) is approved specifically for chronic weight management