Produce Spinach (2 bags), mixed greens (1 container), broccoli (2 heads), asparagus (1 bunch), zucchini (3), bell peppers (4, mixed colors), cucumber (2), cherry tomatoes (1 pint), avocados (3), lemons (4), sweet potatoes (3), snap peas (1 bag), green beans (1 pound), bananas (4), mixed berries (2 cups fresh or frozen), fresh herbs (parsley, cilantro, dill)
LEADER Steering Committee on behalf of the LEADER Trial Investigators
Quick Answer: GLP-1 medications typically improve blood glucose within days to weeks, with full HbA1c reductions after 812 weeks, whilst noticeable weight loss usually begins after 46 weeks of treatment
Not instant or permanent : Weight loss is gradual, and stopping the medication often leads to weight regain
May improve insulin sensitivity and fat metabolism More recent evidence suggests that GLP-1 may also interact with the brain in ways that offer neuroprotective benefits