Contact your GP or diabetes team urgently if you experience persistent hyperglycaemia (consistently above 15 mmol/L), symptoms of diabetic ketoacidosis (excessive thirst, frequent urination, fruity breath odour, confusion), or hypoglycaemia (below 4 mmol/L) with symptoms such as trembling, sweating, or confusion
Spicy Foods If a patient has baseline acid reflux, any foods that exacerbate the condition may be more likely to exacerbate reflux on GLP-1s because the medications delay gastric emptying and can cause acid reflux, Levy says
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Some providers said they guide their patients about how to stay on the medications and still enjoy their favorite treats, for example, by trying smaller portion sizes
The results highlight why one might deliver different results than the other