Good sources include: Vegetables (especially leafy greens, broccoli, and carrots) Fruits (especially berries, pears, and apples with the skin) Whole grains (like oats, quinoa, and brown rice) Legumes (beans, lentils, chickpeas) Important : Increase fiber gradually and pair it with extra water to avoid making constipation worse
Side effects may include changes to your bowel movements and stool consistency
Drinking alcohol while taking semaglutide could lead to either diarrhea or constipation, depending on how your body reacts
Real-world use rarely follows a framework perfectly
10.1001/jama.2018.3024 Summary Keywords semaglutide, tirzepatide, dulaglutide, liraglutide, GLP-1 (Glucagon-Like Peptide 1), HbA1c, type 2 diabetes mellitus, randomized controlled trials Citation Karimi MA, Gholami Chahkand MS, Dadkhah PA, Sheikhzadeh F, Yaghoubi S, Esmaeilpour Moallem F, Deyhimi MS, Arab Bafrani M, Shahrokhi M and Nasrollahizadeh A (2025) Comparative effectiveness of semaglutide versus liraglutide, dulaglutide or tirzepatide: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Be honest with your provider about your weight management struggles and what you hope to achieve
