Foods patients may want to avoid or limit include: Food and drinks with added sugar such as juice, soda, cakes and cookies Refined carbs like white bread, crackers, white flour and white rice High-fat foods like pizza, fried chicken and doughnuts Spicy foods like hot sauce, salsa and hot peppers High glycemic index foods such as potatoes, cereal, pretzels and sports drinks Fried foods or foods high in saturated/trans fat Beverages with added sugar, such as regular soda, juice and energy drinks Food to Embrace While on GLP-1 Agonists Consuming a well-balanced diet is key while taking GLP-1 agonists and other anti-obesity medications
They are designed for different patients
Your prescriber or a registered dietitian can give you a target specific to your body weight and goals
In the US alone, around 22 million people are estimated to live with MASH, said Lange
But pharmacies ration supply and insurers refuse coverage
Expect the emergence of social media platforms and meetup communities built specifically around shared GLP-1 experience, something like a "NewYou" or a "SizeMatters" app, where the appeal isn't just meeting someone, but meeting someone who understands exactly this kind of life journey