Deconstructing Diabetes

Feeling hungry on Ozempic, Mounjaro or other GLP 1 medications does not necessarily mean something has gone wrong.

I often hear comments like:

“I thought I wasn’t supposed to feel hungry anymore.”

Hunger for some might still occur at times.

If you’re feeling hungry soon after meals, a few things can be worth checking:

• Is there enough protein in the meal?
• Is there enough fibre?
• Is there enough food overall?
• Am I eating quickly?
• Am I eating whilst distracted?
• Am I drinking enough fluids?
• Am I unintentionally eating too little earlier in the day?

Hunger can also feel different across the week. Some people notice they feel hungrier in the days leading up to their next injection as the medication effect begins to wear off.

I also commonly see people unintentionally under eating after starting a GLP 1 medication. Smaller meals, skipped meals, low protein intake, or relying on snacks alone can sometimes leave people feeling hungry later.

Rather than focusing only on “am I hungry?”, another question can be:

“Does this meal contain enough nutrition to keep me satisfied?”

Feeling hungry does not automatically mean the medication is failing. Sometimes it is useful information that helps us adjust meal structure.

Have you noticed your hunger change while using a GLP 1 medication?

Type2Diabetes DiabetesDietitian DiabetesSupport Nutrition WeightManagement BloodSugar Protein HealthyEating DietitianAustralia

When appetite is reduced (which is common on GLP-1 medications like Ozempic or Mounjaro), it’s important to focus on what you do eat count.

This is the kind of breakfast I often suggest when appetite is low.

Scrambled eggs & a wrap

Quick & simple:

• soft texture
• easy to eat
• provides protein

More practical ideas via the link in bio.