Optometrists should perform a baseline dilated comprehensive eye examination on patients who take these medications for any reason to determine their pre-existing level of DR and whether they have any risk factors for developing NAION
Sync with your circadian rhythm GLP-1 follows a 24-hour cycle: Morning: Maximum production (peak 7am-10am) Evening: Minimal production (lull 8pm-11pm) GLP-1 chrononutrition protocol: Breakfast (7am-9am) - Hearty: Protein: 30g (eggs, Greek yogurt) Fiber: Oats + fruit + chia seeds Fats: Nuts, avocado = Maximum GLP-1 boost for the day Lunch (12pm-2pm) - BALANCED: Protein: 25-30g Vegetables: plate Carbohydrates: plate Dinner (6pm-8pm) - LIGHT: Protein: 20g Vegetables: Majority Carbohydrates: Minimize = Avoids nighttime digestive overload Result: 20% greater weight loss vs
They slow stomach emptying, reduce appetite, and may cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea, all of which can contribute to dehydration
At 68 weeks with semaglutide 2.4 mg weekly (Wilding et al., 2021): A third of participants losing over 20% was unprecedented at the time
Always inform PlexusDx clinicians about any regular pain medication use so they can monitor for interactions or contraindications
In early trials of exenatide and liraglutide in Type 2 diabetes (T2D), these agents uniformly led to weight loss
