Good options include: Chicken, turkey, and lean red meat Fish, particularly oily fish like salmon, mackerel, and sardines (also good sources of omega-3, which may support brain health) Eggs Greek yoghurt Tofu and tempeh Lentils and chickpeas Foods that help to manage blood sugar levels Choosing foods that release energy slowly helps avoid the blood sugar spikes and dips that can affect neuronal excitability: Non-starchy vegetables: leafy greens, broccoli, courgettes, peppers, aubergines, tomatoes Complex carbohydrates: sweet potatoes, rolled oats, quinoa, brown rice, sourdough bread Healthy fats: avocado, olive oil, nuts, and seeds High-fibre foods: beans, lentils, vegetables, and berries, which slow the absorption of sugar into the bloodstream Nutrients to pay attention to Some AEDs can interfere with the absorption or metabolism of certain nutrients
However, support can be helpful if symptoms are taking longer to settle or are marked
The following are suggested target levels for variables related to glycemic control
It's worth naming plainly: this isn't an FDA-approved dosing approach, and the evidence behind it is thin mostly anecdotal reports rather than the trial data behind standard GLP-1 dosing
De Leon DD, Farzad C, Crutchlow MF, Brestelli J, Tobias J, Kaestner KH, and Stoffers DA
If blood sugar remains uncontrolled after 4 weeks on 0.5 mg, increase to: 1 mg SC once a week