What are safer alternatives to unregulated GLP-1 drugs
Measurement of blood glucose levels prior to starting CONTRAVE and during CONTRAVE treatment is recommended in patients with type 2 diabetes
Its crucial to monitor blood sugar regularly to avoid severe hypoglycemia
Focus on plant-based proteins like legumes, quinoa, Greek yogurt, and eggs if included

Proteins Eggs (2 dozen) Chicken breast (2 lbs) Ground turkey, 93% lean (1.5 lbs) Salmon fillet (5 oz) Cod fillet (6 oz) Shrimp (5 oz) Canned tuna in water (1 can, 5 oz) Deli turkey (12 oz) Turkey sausage links (1 package) Tofu, extra firm (8 oz block) if using Greek yogurt, plain 2% (32 oz container) Cottage cheese (16 oz) Reduced-fat cheddar cheese (8 oz) Feta cheese (4 oz) String cheese (1 package) Protein powder (whey or plant-based, ~2 lbs) Vegetables Spinach (2 bags or large container) Mixed salad greens (2 containers) Romaine lettuce (2 heads) Mushrooms (8 oz) Bell peppers (4-5 mixed colors) Cherry tomatoes (2 pints) Cucumber (3) Zucchini (4) Broccoli (2 crowns) Green beans (1 lb) Asparagus (1 bunch) Brussels sprouts (1 lb) Cauliflower (2 heads for rice and mash) Carrots (1 lb) Celery (1 bunch) Red onion (2) Garlic (1 bulb) Spaghetti squash (1 medium) Fruits Blueberries (1 pint) Strawberries (1 pint) Mixed berries, frozen (1 bag) Bananas (4-5) Apples (3-4) Peaches (2 fresh or 1 can in juice) Grapes (1 small bunch) Lemons (4) Grains & Starches Oats, old-fashioned (1 container) Quinoa (1 lb) Brown rice (1 lb) Whole wheat bread (1 loaf) Whole grain English muffins (1 package) Whole wheat tortillas (1 package) Sweet potatoes (2 medium) Black beans, canned (1 can) Chickpeas, canned (2 cans) Pantry Staples Olive oil Balsamic vinegar Low-sodium soy sauce Low-sodium teriyaki sauce Marinara sauce (2 jars, no added sugar) Hummus (8 oz container) Natural peanut butter Natural almond butter Almonds (raw, 8 oz) Walnuts (4 oz) Chia seeds Granola (low-sugar) Dried cranberries (small bag) Light mayo Mustard Salsa Seasonings & Beverages Salt and pepper Garlic powder, paprika, Italian seasoning, cinnamon, dill Fresh herbs (parsley, basil optional) Unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice) Meal Prep Strategy A 90-minute Sunday session covers most of the week

This injectable medication mimics natural gut hormones released after eating to influence appetite, slow stomach emptying, slow digestion, and improve blood sugar control