High blood sugar (hyperglycemia) can occur due to dietary indiscretions, when you are sick, or if you do not take enough insulin or your diabetes medicines correctly
What the research shows To explore whether GLP-1 medications are associated with increased risk of gastrointestinal conditions, a recent study compared over 200,000 individuals taking GLP-1 medications with a group taking other type 2 diabetes medications (1)
Foods to prioritise: Lean proteins chicken, turkey, fish, eggs, low-fat dairy, legumes, and tofu
Occupancy stays low, but each engaged receptor keeps sending its main message longer than it would under a balanced signal (cAMP bias with low receptor internalization). In a head-to-head trial against liraglutide, tirzepatide reduced measured food intake and craving more despite lower GLP-1 occupancy. The effect lowers the drive to eat rather than increasing restraint
Fruits, vegetables, and lean protein help regulate metabolism and support long-term health