Weight loss injections: 8 things that patients on GLP-1 drugs should not do

eating late at night

eating fast food

Drinking carbonated drinks or high-calorie drinks

Carbonated drinks, sugary coffee drinks, teas with sweet flavored syrups, high sugar juices and even smoothies are high in empty calories that will be absorbed quickly but won’t make you feel full. The rapid absorption of calories has an addictive effect, and “drinking” your calories will significantly limit weight loss.

Eating large amounts of fatty or fried food

Like fast food, eating too much red meat, fried food or rich dishes full of cheese can cause stomach pain during treatment with GLP-1 drugs, because the food will stay longer in the stomach, especially if the fat content is high. These types of foods can lead to foul-smelling belches, nausea, stomach aches and reflux.

skipping meals

Patients should not skip meals or drastically reduce calorie intake before starting treatment with GLP-1 drugs. This action can cause severe nausea, dizziness and hypoglycemia (too low blood sugar) due to appetite suppression – the mechanism of action of the drugs.

Dehydration

Dehydration should be avoided while using GLP-1 drugs. This is because these drugs are usually associated with early nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea, all of which can quickly lead to dehydration, and subsequently electrolyte imbalances and low blood pressure.

Excessive alcohol consumption

Experts advise patients on GLP-1 drugs to exercise caution when consuming alcohol because it will exacerbate side effects in the gastrointestinal tract. Heavy alcohol consumption may also increase the risk of developing hypoglycemic events and possibly cancel or reduce the drug’s effect on weight loss.

Taking medications that will have a negative effect