But Balk, the NYU professor, compared the labeling trend to the low or 1000-calorie snack packs that were ubiquitous in the early 2000s amidst a horrific diet culture, noting, This is like a total marketing, money-grab by companies. A GLP-1 friendly pepperoni pizza may have more protein than a regular frozen pizza, but likely has zero nutrient value, Balk said
Injectable GLP-1 RAs should generally be stored in the refrigerator
If you're traveling with opened Ozempic pens, you don't need to refrigerate them, but you should keep them in a spot where they aren't exposed to high heat or extreme cold
Habit Hunger Can Still Occur Sometimes hunger is driven by routine rather than physical need
Systematic reviews and meta-analyses suggest that high-fibre, high-protein diets can improve glycaemic control and support weight management, though it remains unclear how much of this benefit is directly attributable to enhanced GLP-1 secretion versus other mechanisms