GLP-1 users advised to obtain dietitian referral for nutritional risks

Published guidance outlines documented deficiency risks for people taking the medication class.

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Medical Xpress published guidance October 21 recommending GLP-1 users experiencing reduced appetite consult a doctor for referral to an accredited dietitian.^[1] Approximately 500,000 Australians use GLP-1 medications for diabetes. Additional users take the drugs for obesity and weight-related conditions.^[2] Documented nutritional risks from GLP-1 use include thiamine deficiency, metabolic acidosis, low magnesium and low blood sugar.^[3] Guidance filed October 23 also advises people with IBS to consult a qualified dietitian before adjusting fiber intake.^[4]

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The article recommends GLP-1 users experiencing reduced appetite consult a doctor for referral to an accredited dietitian. · Medical Xpress
Approximately 500,000 Australians use GLP-1 medications for diabetes, with additional users taking them for obesity and weight-related conditions. · Medical Xpress
Documented nutritional risks from GLP-1 use include thiamine deficiency, metabolic acidosis, low magnesium and low blood sugar. · Medical Xpress
The article advises people with IBS to consult a qualified dietitian before adjusting fiber intake. · mindbodygreen

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