{"id":677,"date":"2024-08-27T14:45:26","date_gmt":"2024-08-27T14:45:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.reflexmd.com\/?p=677"},"modified":"2025-04-21T22:49:55","modified_gmt":"2025-04-22T02:49:55","slug":"best-foods-to-eat-when-taking-glp-1-for-diabetes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reflexmd.com\/blog\/healthy-eating\/best-foods-to-eat-when-taking-glp-1-for-diabetes\/","title":{"rendered":"Taking a GLP-1 for Diabetes? 7 Best Foods to Eat\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

GLP-1 has been shown to be a health-booster in many ways: It can lower blood sugar<\/a>, slow down digestion to promote weight loss<\/a>, and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease<\/a> for people with type 2 diabetes, studies have found.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When taking GLP-1 , however, it\u2019s important to remember that it\u2019s not a substitute for eating in a balanced way. In fact, filling your days with healthy foods is vital to unlocking the benefits of GLP-1 : It not only supports the effects of the medication, but gives your long-term health a leg-up.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cGLP-1 , along with diet and exercise, has been very effective for many of my patients in reducing A1c [a test that measures blood sugar levels over a period of months] and requiring less medication,\u201d says Aaron Erez, MD<\/a>, an endocrinologist focused on diabetes care. \u201cBut medication can\u2019t outpace an unhealthy lifestyle in the long run. Diet is absolutely foundational. The right nutrition plan can have life-changing results.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For people with type 2 diabetes, he adds, a healthy diet provides stable energy sources and helps prevent spikes in blood sugar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Give your GLP-1 a boost with these foods<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Fiber-rich foods, lean proteins, healthy fats, non-starchy veggies, and high-fiber, low-sugar fruits are the best choices for those taking GLP-1, Dr. Erez says. While the right nutrition plan looks different for each individual, certain foods are considered GLP-1 superstars.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n