Dairy options like Greek yogurt or cottage cheese can be helpful, especially lactose-free versions for those who are sensitive
Protein consumption should be between 60 and 75 g/day, but dont go overboard on the protein
Add shredded chicken breast, turkey, white beans, lentils, or tofu
If you normally inject at 8 PM and want to inject at 2 PM instead, the overlap is minimal
In addition, 70% of those that are living with obesity are in middle- and low-income countries, which could pose barriers in accessing GLP-1 drugs that are expensive and may not be affordable
Even with approval, your insurance plan may impose step therapy (try metformin first), quantity limits (one pen per month maximum), or high copays ($150$300 per month), offsetting the perceived savings of insurance coverage