Those who thought it would have a negative impact were mostly Gen Z (63%)
Ozempic has been shown to support meaningful weight loss for many individuals in this group when combined with a healthy lifestyle
The American Diabetes Association (ADA) and the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) recommend considering GLP-1R agonists for T2DM patients who do not have established CVD but are at high risk for ASCVD
Vision and Medication Warnings Semaglutide links to rare nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION), causing sudden painless vision loss (blurring/cloudiness) from optic nerve hypoperfusion
A second group, those with gastroparesis, severe kidney disease, or active eating disorders, requires careful provider evaluation before starting
Recommended Protein Intake Most adults taking GLP-1 medications should aim for: 100-150 grams of protein daily A more individualized recommendation is: 0.7-1.0 grams of protein per pound of ideal body weight Examples: Ideal weight 140 lbs = 100-140 grams daily Ideal weight 180 lbs = 125-180 grams daily High-Quality Protein Sources Chicken breast Turkey Lean beef Fish and seafood Eggs Greek yogurt Cottage cheese Protein shakes Tofu Edamame Easy Rule Try to consume: 25-40 grams of protein per meal This simple strategy helps maintain muscle while maximizing fullness