October 2024
Our team at Centra Internal Medicine will guide you through every step of semaglutide therapy
Whole grains Whole grains are encouraged, while refined carbohydrates and ultra-processed grain products are to be minimized
Current dietary habits should be assessed, including (a) intake of healthful foods such as fruits, vegetables, nuts, beans, whole grains, yogurt, and seafood
Because cholesterol and triglyceride levels are tied closely to weight, metabolism, and how your body manages fats, medications like GLP-1 may have side benefits beyond just weight or glucose control
For example, semaglutide can reduce N-terminal pro brain natriuretic peptide (NT proBNP) by 30% in heart failure patients with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), and reduce the risk of cardiovascular death and hospitalization due to heart failure by 31%