Id be upstairs, working at my desk, and Id forget to eat until the evening. Its important to state that the side effects of GLP-1 drugs can be debilitating for some, causing nausea, constipation, diarrhoea, bloating, indigestion and hair thinning in certain patients
Whether youre prescribed Saxenda, Wegovy, Ozempic, or Zepbound, the result is similar: feeling satisfied sooner and staying satisfied longer
For those with type 2 diabetes , your healthcare team may recommend several strategies: Individualised medication plan : Specific guidance for each of your diabetes medications (metformin, sulfonylureas, SGLT2 inhibitors, insulin) following established UK protocols Enhanced blood glucose monitoring : More frequent self-monitoring to identify any changes in control Dietary consistency : Maintaining regular eating patterns where possible Clear targets : Typical perioperative blood glucose targets are 6-10 mmol/L (with an acceptable range of 4-12 mmol/L) [2] SGLT2 inhibitors (medications ending in '-flozin') are typically stopped 3 days before surgery to reduce the risk of diabetic ketoacidosis, according to UK guidance
She and the entire team are kind, knowledgeable, and very supportive
The conclusion: marketing claims substantially exceeded the available evidence
The patients who get the most out of this stack share a common profile: Adults 30 to 65 noticing age-related shifts in sleep depth, body composition, and recovery that diet, training, and sleep hygiene alone have not fixed
