As with most eating disorders, says Levine, its often behaviors that clinicians will address first
We believe that semaglutide is a life-changing drug and everyone should have access to it, whether its for serious medical issues or to just curb cravings
GLP-1 medications typically produce: Lower postprandial glucose peaks (post-meal spikes become flatter and shorter) Reduced fasting glucose over time as weight decreases Improved Time in Range (TIR) the percentage of time your glucose stays between 70180 mg/dL, which is the key CGM metric for diabetes management Because the oral pill is taken daily rather than weekly, the GLP-1 effect on gastric emptying may be more consistent throughout the week though individual CGM patterns will vary
These changes reduce the risk of metabolic syndrome, characterized by abdominal obesity, hypertension, insulin resistance, and dyslipidemia
Additional research will be needed to establish the effectiveness of GLP-1s in treating disordered eating
The keto diet, which generally instructs people to get 70% to 80% of their daily calories from fat sources and as little as 5% from carbs, has been a dominant force in the diet world for over a decade