Agrawal recommends patients with diabetes: Eat before drinking and avoid alcohol on an empty stomach Drink slowly and limit the amount consumed Monitor blood sugar before, during, and after drinking Avoid drinking alone if they have a history of low blood sugar episodes If someone frequently drinks alcohol, its a conversation that should happen before starting a GLP-1 medication, not after problems arise, Agrawal advises
Gastrointestinal side effects are common with all newer weight-loss medications
Keep your pre-shot meal simple and easy to digest, ensuring you dont feel overly full or uncomfortable
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