Pay Attention to What You Eat: Avoid acidic foods and beverages, minimize sugary snacks, and follow the GLP-1-recommended approach of eating smaller, more frequent meals, Tsang says
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Certain profiles warrant more careful monitoring: Patients with existing diabetic retinopathy, particularly those with a history of poor blood sugar control Patients who have been diagnosed with or are at risk for age-related macular degeneration Those with hypertension, high cholesterol, or obstructive sleep apnea Patients with a small cup-to-disc ratio, which can only be assessed during a dilated eye exam Those starting semaglutide specifically, given its stronger association with both NAION and diabetic retinopathy compared to tirzepatide Knowing your individual risk profile before starting therapy, not after a vision change occurs, is the most effective approach
Do Not Self-Adjust Medication It can be tempting to reduce your levothyroxine dose yourself if you see a "normal" result while losing weight