Research has shown that overweight patients who have more difficulty losing weight may have a functional deficit in GLP-1 signaling
Maintain adequate fluid intake and seek medical review if you are unable to keep fluids down
Yabe D, Kuwata H, Fujiwara Y, Sakaguchi M, Moyama S, Makabe N, et al
Thats why nutrition priorities during GLP-1 support usually look like this: Protect muscle mass prioritize protein Support digestion & appetite regulation prioritize fiber Maintain steady energy & blood sugar choose whole, minimally processed carbs and healthy fats Lets break those down
One in three women undergoing axillary lymph node dissection and radiotherapy will develop this incurable and disabling disease ( As far back as 1957 studies have shown that obesity can increase the risk of secondary lymphedema ( Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) were originally brought to market as treatments for diabetes, and were noted to induce weight loss ( Although weight loss has been reported to be beneficial in the treatment of lymphedema, no studies to date have examined the use of GLP-1RAs for the treatment of secondary lymphedema
