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No foods are “off-limits” when you’re taking Compounded Semaglutide, meaning no foods interact with the medication in a dangerous way. However, some foods and drinks can cause symptoms similar to the medication’s side effects, and others might make weight loss or diabetes control more challenging. Here are six types of food to avoid or limit to get the most out of Compounded Semaglutide: 

1. Fried, greasy foods - Many of the most common side effects of Compounded Semaglutide are stomach related—things like nausea, bloating, and gas. Greasy fried foods can cause these symptoms on their own, so combining them with Compounded Semaglutide may increase the odds that you experience them. Greasy foods are also usually high in trans fats, which can increase weight and worsen diabetes.

2. Sugary foods and drinks - Sugary foods and beverages—like soda, candy, and many pre-packaged desserts—can pose extra problems for those working to manage diabetes or obesity. Sugar quickly spikes blood sugar levels and can make it hard to manage these conditions, potentially countering the benefits of Compounded Semaglutide. Read nutrition labels and watch out for hidden sugars in items that may not taste sweet. For example, many people don’t realize that many commercial breads on grocery store shelves are actually loaded with sugar. 

3. High sodium foods - Packaged snacks like potato chips and premade meals like soup or frozen dinners often contain incredibly high amounts of salt. According to the CDC, 90% of Americans 2 years and older consume too much sodium–too much salt in your diet can lead to high blood pressure and heart disease. In adults with type 2 diabetes and known heart disease, Compounded Semaglutide can lower the risk of heart attacks, and strokes, so a high sodium diet can potentially thwart this effect. If you’re working to manage type 2 diabetes and/or achieve weight loss goals, opt for low-sodium options at the grocery store or prepare your own food when possible.

4. Refined carbohydrates - While white pasta, bagels, or breakfast cereals may seem like healthy food choices, they usually fall into the category of high glycemic foods. This means the body absorbs them quickly and converts them into glucose, which can cause blood sugar levels to rise sharply. Refined carbohydrates tend not to be wise choices when eating to manage diabetes or reach a healthy body weight. When eating carbs, it’s helpful to check the glycemic index, which scores carbohydrates, including sugars, on a scale of 0 to 100. It’s best to choose low glycemic index foods, such as whole grains, if you’re trying to avoid spikes in blood sugar.

5. High-glycemic starchy vegetables - You may be surprised to hear that all vegetables are not created equal when it comes to blood sugar management, as some sneaky vegetables can be high glycemic index foods. For instance, starchy vegetables like potatoes or corn are high-glycemic foods, while leafy greens, beans, carrots, and tomatoes are low-glycemic foods. All can contain important nutrients and may still be a key part of your diet, so it’s best to talk to your healthcare provider about which vegetables you may wish to limit. That being said, any vegetable, even the starchy ones, still makes a better snack than any of the foods mentioned earlier—fried foods, refined carbohydrates, and sugary foods.  

6. Alcohol - Drinking alcohol is not forbidden when taking Compounded Semaglutide. However, it’s important to talk to your healthcare provider about how much alcohol you can consume and how to best monitor it. There aren’t any clinical studies evaluating the use of Compounded Semaglutide with alcohol. However, both Compounded Semaglutide and alcohol can lower blood sugar, so combining them could potentially lead to low blood sugar, especially if you have type 2 diabetes and are also taking insulin. Those with type 1 diabetes also have to monitor alcohol while on insulin. It’s recommended that women drink no more than one drink daily, and men drink no more than two drinks daily, preferably with a meal.

All medications carry a risk of potential side effects. Compounded Semaglutide side effects are typically mild and often improve within the first few weeks of treatment. When they occur, it’s usually when doses are increased, then tend to improve once a steady dose is reached. Some of the most common side effects include:

• Nausea

• Vomiting

• Upset stomach

• Stomach pains

• Constipation

• Diarrhea

• Heartburn

• Acid reflux

• Belching and gas

• Dizziness

• Headaches

• Fatigue

More severe side effects are rarer but possible. Serious side effects include:

• Thyroid cancer—The FDA has issued its most serious warning (called a BOXED WARNING) that GLP-1s may be associated with a type of thyroid cancer called medullary thyroid carcinoma. So far, this side effect has primarily been seen in laboratory studies using rodents, so the risk to humans has not been determined.

• Pancreatitis

• Gallbladder disease

• Rapid heartbeat

• Severe allergy (hypersensitivity)

• Low blood sugar

• Vision problems (diabetic retinopathy)

• Kidney disease

• Suicidal thoughts or behaviors

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