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Things worth knowing — before, during, after.

Short, plain-language guides on GLP-1 therapy and metabolic health, written and reviewed by ZIVOLABS doctors. No clickbait. No miracle promises.

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Diet & nutrition· 5 min

Can I drink soft drinks and cola on GLP-1 medication?

Better avoided. Sugary soft drinks are pure liquid calories with no protein or fibre, and the fizz can worsen bloating on a GLP-1.

15 Mar 2025
Diet & nutrition· 5 min

Can I eat fried and oily food on GLP-1 weight-loss medication?

Best limited — not because it's 'banned', but because it's the food most likely to make you feel sick on a GLP-1.

14 Mar 2025
Diet & nutrition· 5 min

Can I eat non-veg (chicken, fish, mutton) on GLP-1 weight-loss medication?

Yes. Lean protein like chicken and fish is exactly what a GLP-1 plan is built around.

13 Mar 2025
Diet & nutrition· 5 min

Can I eat eggs on GLP-1 weight-loss medication?

Yes. Eggs are an ideal GLP-1 food — cheap, complete protein, and easy to digest when appetite is low.

12 Mar 2025
Diet & nutrition· 5 min

Can I eat paneer on GLP-1 weight-loss medication?

Yes — paneer is excellent on a GLP-1: high protein, satisfying, and vegetarian-friendly.

11 Mar 2025
Diet & nutrition· 5 min

Can I eat dal and pulses on GLP-1 weight-loss medication?

Absolutely — dal, rajma, chana and other pulses are some of the best foods you can eat on a GLP-1. They're high in protein and fibre and very filling.

10 Mar 2025
Diet & nutrition· 5 min

Can I eat fruit on GLP-1 weight-loss medication?

Yes — whole fruit is encouraged. The fibre slows the sugar release, so an apple, guava, papaya or a small bowl of berries is a smart snack.

9 Mar 2025
Diet & nutrition· 5 min

Can I eat sugar and sweets on GLP-1 weight-loss medication?

In moderation, yes — nothing is strictly banned. But sweets are concentrated calories with little protein, exactly what you're trying to reduce.

8 Mar 2025
Diet & nutrition· 5 min

Can I eat roti / chapati on GLP-1 weight-loss medication?

Yes. Whole-wheat roti is a perfectly good carbohydrate on a GLP-1 — the issue is only quantity.

7 Mar 2025
Diet & nutrition· 5 min

Can I eat rice on GLP-1 weight-loss medication?

Yes — you don't have to give up rice. The trick is portion and pairing: a smaller serving of rice alongside a generous portion of dal, curd or sabzi keeps blood sugar steadier and keeps you full.

6 Mar 2025
Medication & safety· 5 min

Can I take Ozempic with anti-nausea medicine (ondansetron)?

Yes — in fact doctors often prescribe ondansetron deliberately for a few days when GLP-1 nausea is bad.

5 Mar 2025
Medication & safety· 6 min

Can I take Rybelsus with iron tablets?

Yes. Iron supplements are safe and often needed, as lower food intake on a GLP-1 can worsen borderline iron levels — a common issue for Indian vegetarians.

4 Mar 2025
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Now accepting patients

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  • Available as weekly injection or daily tablets
  • Around 15% average weight loss in major GLP‑1 trials — results vary*
  • Unlimited 24/7 support from our care team
  • Start with a ₹499 doctor consultation — refunded if you’re not eligible
  • Medication & ongoing care quoted separately — price shown before you pay
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