Attend your regular diabetic eye screening appointments, as rapid improvements in blood glucose control can sometimes temporarily worsen diabetic retinopathy
The approach: Strength training 2-3x per week Builds muscle tissue that acts as a glucose sink, improving insulin sensitivity High protein meals Stabilizes blood sugar and reduces insulin spikes throughout the day Eliminate liquid calories Removes the biggest source of unnecessary insulin spikes (soda, juice, alcohol) Daily movement (8,000+ steps) Improves glucose uptake in muscles, especially after meals When you address insulin resistance, the downstream effects are remarkable: Triglycerides drop HDL (the "good" cholesterol) rises Blood pressure normalizes Inflammation markers decrease Visceral fat melts off Your cholesterol often corrects itself Let me be clear: I'm not saying cholesterol never matters
Jenny built Phoenix NP after hearing, over and over, from women whose concerns about GLP-1 medications were dismissed by other providers
Focus on lean proteins, fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and healthy fats while limiting highly processed foods and added sugars
Warning signs that an offer for weight loss or GLP-1 prescriptions may be fraudulent
By the time the 12 mg maintenance dose is reached, many report significant reductions in hunger and food cravings