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Does Your Insurance Cover a Dietitian? Many GLP-1 Users Don’t Know!
📩 The Weekly Dose – Issue #1
GLP-1s like Mounjaro, Ozempic, Zepbound, and Wegovy are game-changers for weight loss and blood sugar management. But medication alone isn’t enough—what you eat can either amplify or undermine its effects.
👩⚕️ A dietitian provides expert guidance to navigate these changes—but without insurance, sessions can be expensive. Before assuming it’s out of reach, check if your insurance covers dietitian visits—you might be surprised at what’s available!
🔎 Understanding GLP-1s and Their Impact on Diet
✅ Regulates blood sugar & appetite by mimicking gut hormones
✅ Changes digestion—some feel full faster, while others experience nausea
✅ Nutrient concerns—without proper guidance, protein & vitamin intake can drop
🛑 The Risk? Without guidance, you might lose muscle, struggle with nausea, or develop nutrient deficiencies.
💡 How a Dietitian Can Help You on GLP-1s
📌 Custom meal plans to fit your reduced appetite
🍽 Easy-to-digest foods if nausea makes eating tough
💪 Ensuring enough protein to prevent muscle loss
🏆 Long-term habit building for success after GLP-1s
📞 How to Check if Your Insurance Covers a Dietitian
1️⃣ Call your provider and ask about "Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT)"
2️⃣ Ask which conditions qualify—some plans cover dietitians only for diabetes
3️⃣ If not covered, check employer wellness programs or HSA reimbursement
💡 Take Action: A quick phone call could unlock free or low-cost nutrition support! Don’t miss out on a resource that can transform your GLP-1 journey.
🔹 Editor’s Note: I’ve been working with Doherty Nutrition since before starting Mounjaro, and they’ve been incredibly helpful. If they serve your area, I highly recommend checking them out!
📊 Research Recap: Can GLP-1s Help with Alcohol Use Disorder?
🍷 Have you ever noticed that you drink less on GLP-1s? You're not alone!
A new clinical trial explored whether semaglutide (a GLP-1 medication for diabetes and weight loss) could reduce alcohol cravings.
🔬 Key Findings:
✔️ Participants on semaglutide drank less in a controlled setting
✔️ Cravings decreased significantly
✔️ Some smokers even reduced cigarette use!
🧩 The catch? While people drank less when they did drink, the number of drinking days didn’t change significantly.
🚀 Why This Matters:
This small study suggests GLP-1s could help reduce alcohol cravings, but larger trials are needed to confirm its potential as a treatment for alcohol use disorder.
💬 Have you experienced reduced alcohol cravings on GLP-1s? Reply and let us know!
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📣 That’s a Wrap for This Week’s Edition of The Weekly Dose!
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📆 See you next week!
— The Weekly Dose Team
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