Four reasons GLP-1s affect sleep Circadian rhythm disruption GLP-1 receptors in the hypothalamus modulate GABA, orexin, and melatonin, shifting sleep-wake cycles Blood sugar fluctuations Your body adjusts to new overnight glucose patterns, disrupting sleep cycles during adaptation Physical side effects Night sweats, digestive discomfort, and nausea peak during the first 46 weeks and dose escalation periods Psychological factors Adjusting to a new relationship with food and body image can trigger anxiety or racing thoughts at night Free Resource Get Dr
Practical implications For patients who develop allodynia on one GLP-1 medication, switching to a different medication within the class (or to a different formulation of the same medication) is a reasonable strategy to try
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If your blood sugar is unpredictable (or youre taking medication to lower it), drinking can make things more difficult to control, especially in combination with Mounjaros effects on blood sugar
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