She recommends prioritizing lean protein at every meal to stabilize blood sugar, reduce cravings and support muscle recovery. Her favorite options include grass-fed beef, wild-caught seafood, chicken and eggs
If you find this uncomfortable, you can take your pen out of the fridge about 30 minutes before your bedtime injection to let it reach room temperature
Although these medications improve overall glycemic control, the combination of reduced food intake, delayed gastric emptying, and enhanced insulin secretion could theoretically affect glucose availability
Additionally, patients with diabetic retinopathy should proceed with caution, particularly when using subcutaneous semaglutide, as some trials have reported a higher incidence of retinopathy-related complications
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Updated January 30, 2026