The following article appeared on February 21, 2025 on Law360 UK
It does not replace clinical judgement, medication decisions, dietetic support or follow-up care
Saper adds that in serious conditions like diabetes where we have excellent scientific data on the effectiveness of dietary change, exercise and a variety of prescription medications, these must be first-line treatments
A recent survey conducted in late May of this year shows that just 34% of United States employer health plans offer coverage of GLP-1 drugs for both diabetes management and weight loss
Focus your reduced caloric intake on: Lean protein sources: chicken, fish, eggs, Greek yogurt, cottage cheese (aim for 30+ grams of protein per meal) Dark leafy greens: spinach, kale, Swiss chard (iron, magnesium, calcium, folate) Fatty fish: salmon, sardines, mackerel twice weekly (omega-3s, vitamin D, protein) Nuts and seeds: almonds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds (magnesium, zinc, healthy fats) Colorful vegetables: bell peppers, sweet potatoes, tomatoes (vitamins A, C, potassium) Detailed guidance on food selection is available in our articles on the best foods to eat on semaglutide , foods to avoid on semaglutide , foods to avoid on tirzepatide , and complete meal planning guides