5 Foods to Avoid When Taking Semaglutide

5 Foods to Avoid When Taking Semaglutide

Key takeaways:

•  (semaglutide) is an injectable prescription medication that’s FDA approved to treat diabetes. But it can cause side effects like nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation.

• Some foods can worsen the side effects of Semaglutide. Avoiding alcohol — and greasy, high-fat foods — can lower your chance of experiencing unwanted side effects. 

• Limiting ultra-processed and sugary foods can help Semaglutide better control blood sugar.
  

  
  

  1. Foods that are high in fat
  Foods that are high in fat can worsen Semaglutide side effects. On their own, these foods can lead to stomach upset. So, when they’re combined with Plus,
  since semaglutide slows how quickly the stomach empties, these foods have even more time to hang around and upset your gut. , the likelihood of developing gut side effects goes up.
  

  Examples of high-fat foods include:

  • Fried foods like french fries or fried chicken

  • Greasy foods like pizza, cheeseburgers, and donuts

  • High-fat dairy products like ice cream, butter, cream, and some cheeses
    
    

  2. Sugary foods and drink
  If you have diabetes, you know how important it is to limit sugary foods and beverage
   Foods with a high glycemic index make it harder to control blood sugar

  • High-sugar foods to cut back on include:

    Baked goods like cake and cookies
    Candy
    Soda 
    Juice and sweetened drinks
    

  3. Ultra-processed carbohydrates

  • Carbohydrates are an important part of a healthy diet. But not all carbohydrates are good for you. Ultra-processed carbohydrates, or refined carbohydrates, lack fiber and most vitamins. And they can cause spikes in your blood sugar levels, which can make it harder for Ozempic to do its job. 

    Try to limit refined carbohydrates, like:

    • White bread 

    • White rice 

    • White flour

    • Crackers

  4. Starchy vegetables

  • Vegetables are an important part of a healthy diet. But starchy vegetables have a high glycemic load, which can affect blood sugar levels.

    You don’t have to ditch starchy vegetables completely. But try to limit how much of them you eat. This will help Ozempic work at its best. Some examples of vegetables with a higher glycemic load include:

    • Potatoes

    • Corn

    • Parsnips

    • Rutabaga

  5. Alcohol

  • If you’re taking Ozempic, it’s a good idea to limit alcohol or avoid it altogether. Alcohol irritates the stomach. And Ozempic gives alcohol more time to linger in the stomach, increasing the chances of stomach upset and nausea.