What should different groups of people (such as diabetic patients and those on a diet to lose weight) pay special attention to in terms of GLP-1 diet?
Core differences in the GLP-1 diet among different populations:
Diabetics emphasize "sugar stabilization + hypoglycemia prevention", and weight loss people emphasize "calorie control + nutritional balance", but they all need to be based on high-protein, high-fiber, and low-glycemic index foods, with regular meals and moderate exercise.
Diabetic patients (especially GLP-1 drugs)
- Priority goal: stabilize blood sugar and avoid hypoglycemia
Staple foods are mainly whole grains and miscellaneous legumes, such as brown rice, oats, quinoa, chickpeas, etc., and avoid refined carbohydrates such as white rice, white bread, and white noodles.
Pair each meal with plenty of vegetables and high-quality protein (fish, eggs, soy products, lean meat) to delay the rise in blood sugar.
Avoid high-sugar foods such as sugary drinks, desserts, and fruit juices, choose low-GI varieties (such as apples, pears, strawberries), and control portion sizes.
If insulin or sulfonylureas are used, the dosage should be adjusted under the guidance of a doctor to avoid hypoglycemia caused by GLP-1 drugs + dietary control. - Meal rhythm and monitoring
Eat three meals regularly, add meals if necessary (such as a small serving of nuts, yogurt), and avoid prolonged fasting.
Monitor blood sugar regularly and record changes in diet and blood sugar to facilitate doctors to adjust medication and diet plans.
People who are simply losing weight (without diabetes) - Priority goal: calorie control + nutritional balance
On the basis of the GLP-1 diet, the total calories should be appropriately reduced, but excessive dieting should not be done to avoid muscle loss and metabolic decline.
Ensure that each meal contains protein (such as chicken breast, fish, tofu, eggs) and plenty of vegetables to increase satiety.
Control fats and refined carbohydrates (fried foods, desserts, sugary drinks), but you don't have to cut out staple foods altogether, opt for whole grains and potatoes.
Avoid "extreme diets" (such as not eating staple foods at all, eating only fruits, etc.) to avoid nutritional imbalance. - Exercise and lifestyle habits
Combining aerobic exercise (brisk walking, swimming, cycling) and strength training helps maintain muscle mass and basal metabolism.
Ensuring adequate sleep and hydration reduces stress, aiding in hormone balance and weight management. - Common principles of the two types of people
Food choices: Mainly high-protein, high-fiber, low-glycemic index foods, such as vegetables, legumes, whole grains, lean meats, fish, eggs, dairy products.
Meal order: Eat vegetables/protein first, then staple foods, which can help improve satiety and blood sugar stability.
Processed foods: Reduce or avoid high-sugar, high-fat, and highly processed foods (such as crackers, potato chips, sausages, instant noodles).
Individualized adjustments:
If you have comorbidities such as kidney disease, high uric acid, and high blood pressure, you need to adjust your protein and salt intake under the guidance of a doctor or dietitian.
If you are using GLP-1 drugs, be sure to follow the doctor's advice and regularly review liver and kidney function, blood lipids and other indicators.
Special Reminder:
The above is a general dietary recommendation, and the specific plan needs to be combined with personal health conditions, medication, weight goals and other factors, and an individualized plan is formulated by a doctor or dietitian, and it is not recommended to use GLP-1 drugs or extreme diets for a long time.
