Nutritional Management of Adults with Diabetes on GLP-1 Therapy

Objectives:

1. Discuss nutrition strategies aimed at supporting metabolism, GI side effects and sustainable weight management in patients with diabetes prescribed GLP-1 receptor agonist therapy.
2. Identify protein recommendations for patients receiving GLP-1 receptor agonist therapy, with the goal of enhancing fat loss, preserving lean muscle mass and improving insulin sensitivity.
3. Describe how mobile weight management apps help people with diabetes track progress, improve self-monitoring and motivate behavior change.
4. Assess for the potential onset or exacerbation of eating disorders in individuals living with diabetes who are receiving GLP-1 receptor agonist therapy.

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