Medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro (known as GLP -1 receptor agonists) have changed the way many people manage their weight.

While these medications can be highly effective, they are not a replacement for nutritious foods and a positive relationship with food. In fact, what you eat while taking these medications can play an important role in how you feel and the results you achieve.

One of the most common frustrations I hear from people living with Type 1 diabetes is:

“I’m counting my carbohydrates accurately, so why is my blood glucose still high?”

Carbohydrate counting is an important part of diabetes management, but it is only one piece of the puzzle. Blood glucose levels are influenced by many factors, and sometimes the answer isn’t as simple as adjusting carbohydrate intake alone.

Eating well can be an important part of supporting health and wellbeing.

However, sometimes the pursuit of healthy eating can become so rigid, stressful, or all-consuming that it begins to negatively affect a person's quality of life.

This is where healthy intentions can sometimes cross into disordered eating.