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On a GLP-1 medication? 3 common nutrition mistakes to avoid
More Americans are turning to GLP-1 medications for weight loss and blood sugar control. In fact, some estimates suggest about one in eight adults have tried a GLP-1 drug like Ozempic or Wegovy. While these medications are becoming more common, many prescribers receive limited training in nutrition, leaving patients with questions about what they should actually be eating while taking them. Registered dietitian Paige Smathers shared three common food mistakes people make on GLP-1s.