Patient-Friendly Fix: Use your smaller appetite to improve food quality, not just slash quantity
Lower carbohydrate intake on rest days keeps insulin lower, allowing more sustained fat mobilization
But progress in the pipeline is not a reason to defer your health
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When to seek further advice Contact your GP or prescribing clinician if you: Experience severe or persistent nausea, vomiting, or abdominal pain Develop symptoms consistent with pancreatitis: severe upper abdominal pain radiating to the back, particularly after eating Notice signs of hypoglycaemia (shakiness, sweating, confusion) if you're also taking insulin or sulfonylureas Are concerned about rapid muscle loss or persistent fatigue during treatment Have purchased or used unlicensed peptide products and are experiencing adverse effects - seek medical advice without delay A full list of known side effects and drug interactions is available in the patient information leaflet supplied with your medication