What is the most important single dietary change needed to break the plateau successfully
The protein guide for semaglutide includes strategies for increasing protein intake when you do not feel like eating, and protein shakes formulated for GLP-1 users can fill gaps when solid food feels unappealing
One particularly notable case report described a 23-year-old female who developed alopecia areata, an autoimmune form of hair loss, just two months after starting semaglutide
The promise of GLP-1s to address these concerns is understandably appealing, but we lack adequate research to guide evidence-based prescribing and patient decisionmaking for this population
Your provider may also consider slowing dose escalation, temporarily reducing your dose, or prescribing antiemetic medications if symptoms significantly impact your quality of life or nutritional intake
Strength training is especially important in midlife