Foods to eat: Lean proteins like fish, chicken, tofu, and beans Vegetables and fruits like cooked spinach, zucchini, and blueberries Foods that contain water, such as soups and gelatin Foods to avoid: Greasy or fried foods Sugary beverages, such as soda and alcohol Excess caffeine High-fiber foods like cereals, nuts, artichokes, and asparagus Dairy products Foods that are either very hot or very cold temperature Products with sweeteners ending in ol (like sorbitol, mannitol, xylitol, and maltitol) The Takeaway Diarrhea is one of the most common side effects of taking Ozempic.Despite Ozempic diarrhea being common, it is often temporary and mild
Though rare with semaglutide, DKA requires emergency treatment
You message your care team about side effects, request dose adjustments, log your progress
[2] [4] The medication works by mimicking the action of endogenous GLP-1, a hormone released from the intestine in response to food intake