Monitoring Your Thyroid While on GLP-1 Therapy Patients starting semaglutide or tirzepatide should schedule follow-up thyroid labs 46 weeks after beginning treatment and again at 3 months if hyperthyroidism is part of your medical history
Fat Metabolism and Body Composition Research Fat metabolism findings center on IGF-1 LR3s effect on glucose disposal and lipid mobilization
Good sleep hygiene can help improve your mood and help your body adjust to the changes Ozempic is causing
Dietary considerations may play a supportive role, although these are not proven to prevent gallstones in GLP-1 users: Maintain regular meal patterns rather than severely restricting calories, which helps stimulate regular gallbladder contraction Include moderate amounts of healthy fats in the diet (such as olive oil, nuts, and oily fish) to promote gallbladder emptying Ensure adequate hydration to support bile flow Avoid very low-calorie diets unless under specialist supervision For individuals at particularly high risksuch as those with a history of gallstones, rapid weight loss, or multiple risk factorssome specialists may consider ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) prophylaxis
Some common side effects include: Mild Effects: Temporary fatigue, nausea, or water retention
