Quick examples (adjust for your goals and clinician guidance) Goal weight 180 lb 125180 g/day Goal weight 150 lb 105150 g/day Goal weight 130 lb 90130 g/day Easy ways to hit targets 1 cup Greek yogurt 20 g 2 eggs + 2 oz smoked salmon 26 g 4 oz chicken or tofu 2530 g Protein shake (check label) 2030 g Fiber and hydration: side-effect helpers Fiber: build toward 2535 g/day from vegetables, berries, beans/lentils, oats, and chia/flax
This approach can help you feel more satisfied without relying on heavy, high-fat meals that may be harder to tolerate for some people taking GLP-1 medications
There are several alternative treatment options for type 2 diabetes that may be considered, depending on your individual circumstances, glycaemic control, cardiovascular risk profile, and treatment goals
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But while slower stomach emptying can help curb your appetite and cut down food consumption, it can also lead to side effects like nausea, vomiting, constipation and diarrhoea especially when you first start treatment