Fasting insulin, HOMA-IR (insulin resistance index), HbA1c, and inflammatory markers like CRP may correlate with early-dose responsiveness and help inform provider decision-making
The pharmacokinetic interaction between GLP-1 medications and levothyroxine warrants attention
Pantry and grains Quinoa (1 bag), brown rice (1 bag), rolled oats (1 canister), whole grain bread (1 loaf), almond flour (small bag), canned chickpeas (2 cans), canned white beans (2 cans), canned diced tomatoes (1 can), low-sodium chicken broth (1 carton), olive oil, sesame oil, low-sodium soy sauce, chia seeds, ground flaxseed, protein powder (whey isolate or plant-based)
Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar): This is more common in diabetic patients taking medication such as insulin or medications that increase insulin secretion (i.e., sulfonylureas like glipizide)