Understanding Compounded GLP-1 Medications Before diving into duration, its important to understand what compounded GLP-1 medications are
Veggies : Broccoli Brussels sprouts Spinach Asparagus Zucchini Bell peppers Carrots Cauliflower Green beans Fruits : Berries Apples Bananas Pears Oranges Grapefruit Healthy Fats & Complex Carbs Fats : Avocado Olive oil Nuts (almonds, pistachios, cashews, peanuts) Seeds (chia, flax, sunflower seeds) Salmon Complex carbs : Quinoa Brown rice Oats Sweet potatoes Lentils Chickpeas Foods to Avoid (or Limit) These are common foods to avoid on Ozempic and similar GLP-1 medications to reduce discomfort and side effects
Patients with diabetes are at a higher risk of foot complications
It significantly increases IGF-1 levels
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By considering all prescriptions within a defined 100-day window around BMI events, this approach offers a broader view of prescribing trends among adolescents with obesity, allowing us to assess ongoing treatment patterns rather than just initial prescriptions
