Low blood sugar can occur when GLP-1 drugs are combined with other diabetes medications, causing shaking, sweating, dizziness, weakness, faster heart rate, and difficulty thinking
Weight loss with GLP-1 medications is well established in clinical care, but faster weight loss and lower appetite can come with trade-offs if food quality slips
Tips for Staying Hydrated Start your morning with a full glass of water before anything else Carry a marked water bottle that tracks your daily intake Add lemon, cucumber, or berries for flavor without added sugar Include hydrating foods like cucumbers, watermelon, and broth-based soups Limit caffeine and alcohol, both of which act as diuretics Consider an electrolyte supplement if you are experiencing nausea or vomiting Set hourly reminders on your phone until hydration becomes routine When to Contact Your Provider If you are experiencing persistent nausea, vomiting, or signs of dehydration that do not improve with increased fluids, contact our office
Patients who are borderline diabetic, have significant excess fat or carry increased cardiovascular risk may need standard-dose GLP-1 therapy
Foster Goss, DO, MMSc, FACEP, an adjunct professor and site principal investigator for this study at the University of Colorado Anschutz Department of Emergency Medicine, co-authored a research letter on the study, published recently in JAMA Health Forum
As shown by the images, baseline BMIs were quite high (~3738 kg/m 2 , Class II obesity) and, as depicted by the avatars, body size and shape remained in the overweight-obese range following 72 weeks of medication treatment