Common Mistakes to Avoid When Eating Low Carb on GLP-1 Medications While GLP-1 medications and a low carb diet can be an extremely effective combination, there are several common pitfalls that can slow progress or negatively impact health if not addressed
Tirzepatide is a dual agonist, meaning it works on both the GLP-1 and GIP pathways
If you have not eaten enough due to the appetite-suppressing effects of the medication, your blood sugar might be on the lower end of the healthy range
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It drives feeding behavior between meals, promotes NPY and AgRP release in the arcuate nucleus, and upregulates adipose tissue storage
Additional considerations As researchers continue to investigate the psychiatric and neurologic effects of GLP-1 receptor agonists, Bisaga said there are ethical and practical issues to consider, like cost and equitable access