Medicine May Not Be Enough.
by Alec Sochacki | Jun 4, 2024 | Blogs
When managing your type 2 diabetes, lifestyle changes are key. With the surging popularity of weight loss mediations such as Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro, to name a few, adults with obesity and diabetes are feeling optimistic about weight loss. To be sure, these medications have helped thousands of adults with obesity and diabetes, but they...
Stress Management is an Important Component of a Weight Loss Strategy
by Alec Sochacki | May 7, 2024 | Blogs
While stress is a normal part of life, experiencing prolonged periods of stress is not healthy. It’s likely you don’t get through a single day without experiencing stress or talking to a friend, family member, or co-worker who is telling you how stressed out they are feeling. Stress is a not abnormal; it is a natural reaction to change or stressors, e.g.,...
How Low-Impact Exercise Can Lead to a Healthier You
by Alec Sochacki | Apr 2, 2024 | Blogs
Low-impact exercise offers several of the same benefits of high-intensity workouts, only without the stress and physical demands of higher intensity workouts. Starting an exercise program can be daunting, especially if it’s been a while since you’ve followed a regular exercise program. One way to re-introduce physical activity and exercise into your...
Maintaining Stable Blood Sugar While Taking Semaglutide (GLP-1) Medications
by Alec Sochacki | Mar 5, 2024 | Health, Blogs
If you have type 2 diabetes, it is important to monitor your blood sugar — especially if you’ve been prescribed a semaglutide medication for weight loss or to manage diabetes. Maintaining stable blood sugar levels is important for patients with diabetes. Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) can be just as problematic as hyperglycemia (elevated blood...
The Side Effects of Wegovy and Ozempic
by Alec Sochacki | Feb 25, 2024 | Health, Blogs
While you may not need to rule out weight loss medications such as Wegovy or Ozempic from your weight loss strategy, there are some side effects to be aware of. Wegovy is a prescription medication that was developed to help adults with obesity to lose weight and manage their weight. Ozempic is a prescription drug that was originally developed...
Why Nutrient Rich Foods are Important when taking Anti-Obesity Medications
by Alec Sochacki | Jan 3, 2024 | Health, Food, Blogs
Side effects associated with semaglutide, including nausea or gastrointestinal issues, can make you less inclined to eat and can compromise your nutrition. Semaglutide is effective for weight loss because it suppresses your appetite; however, gastrointestinal side effects such as nausea and vomiting — as well as altered food taste — have been...
