Why Blood Sugar Stability Matters on a GLP-1 Journey 

GLP-1 medications help regulate appetite and slow digestion, which can significantly reduce hunger. But, blood sugar still plays a major role in how stable, or sometimes unpredictable,  appetite and energy feel day to day. When blood sugar spikes and then drops, the body can send strong hunger or stress signals that compete with medication effects and contribute to cravings, nausea or lightheadedness. Keeping glucose more stable supports smoother appetite control, better energy, and fewer uncomfortable side effects during the adjustment and maintenance phases of GLP-1 therapy. 

How blood sugar swings can interfere with GLP-1 benefits: 

• Can trigger breakthrough cravings even when appetite is mostly suppressed 

• May worsen nausea or dizziness, especially if meals are skipped 

• May send mixed hunger signals that feel like “random hunger” 

• Can lead to energy crashes, making movement and meal prep harder 

• Can encourage grazing instead of balanced meals, which may stall progress 
   

How to support blood sugar while on GLP-1s: 

• Start meals with protein and fiber to slow glucose release 

• Add healthy fats to increase satiety and steady digestion 

• Eat small, consistent meals, even if hunger cues are muted 

• Walk or gently move after meals to improve glucose uptake 

• Stay hydrated and include electrolytes if intake is low 

• Protect sleep! Poor sleep increases insulin resistance and cravings 

Even when your appetite feels quiet on GLP-1s, your body still needs steady fuel. Eating to stabilize blood sugar can help your medication work with your biology instead of fighting against stress signals.