If you\u2019re living with type 2 diabetes and trying to lose weight, you have plenty of company. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to the American Diabetes Association<\/a>, 90% of people with type 2 diabetes are also living with overweight or obesity. Now there\u2019s strong evidence that GLP-1 can help. Along with lowering blood glucose and A1C levels, GLP-1 receptor agonists have been shown in research<\/a> to help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n GLP-1 is even more effective when combined with lifestyle changes such as diet and exercise. If that seems like a lot to take in, here\u2019s some calming news: Healthy, lasting weight loss isn\u2019t about starving yourself or sweating it out for hours in the gym. It\u2019s about making small, realistic changes over time that work for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There\u2019s no single best diet for weight loss when taking GLP-1. However, these 7 dietitian-approved habits will help you reach your weight loss goals. If you think a weight loss medication like GLP-1 might be right for you, chat<\/a> with a ReflexMD Wellness Advisor now. Or take our short quiz<\/a> to see if you qualify.<\/p>\n\n\n\n GLP-1 can do great things for appetite control. And once you\u2019re eating less, you\u2019ll want to make every bite count by feeding your body the nutrients it needs to stay strong and healthy.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n That doesn\u2019t mean you can never enjoy a handful of fries or a slice of pizza. But it\u2019s easy to quickly fill up on these foods, so start your meals with whole, nutritious picks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n By frontloading fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean meat, poultry, fish, low-fat dairy, nuts, and beans, you can make sure your body gets the healthy nutrients it needs every time you sit down to eat.<\/p>\n\n\nHealthy-eating habit #1: Frontload nutrition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n