With the right training, nutrition, and clinical support, they can absolutely be maintained during GLP-1 therapy
Conservative management strategies include: Optimize gastrointestinal function: Address constipation proactively with adequate hydration (individualized to the patient's cardiovascular and renal status), dietary fiber supplementation, and when necessary, osmotic laxatives such as polyethylene glycol
Therefore, suspected ileus needs prompt medical review because it can look similar to a mechanical bowel obstruction
Can the Precision Peptide Genetic Test help determine my ideal maintenance dose
These minor reactions are typical, but its important to recognize when something more serious might be happening
According to a 2023 review, whey protein powder may also be an effective GLP-1 agonist