GLP-1 Nutrition Support

Practical nutrition support for people taking Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro or other GLP-1 and incretin-based medications.

GLP-1 medications can change appetite, hunger, fullness, food preferences and the way you eat. For many people, this creates an opportunity to improve health, but it can also bring new nutrition challenges.

At Deconstructing Diabetes, we help you build practical meal structure that supports your nutrition-needs, glucose management, muscle health, side effect management and long-term habits.

Rather than adding more food rules, we provide nutrition guidance to help you adjust your meals, portions and habits while your appetite, body and routine are changing.

Eating less is not the same as eating well

When appetite drops, it is easy to assume nutrition is “working” simply because you are eating less.

But eating less does not automatically mean you are getting enough protein, fibre, fluids, vitamins, minerals or balanced meals. It also does not automatically build the habits that support long-term health.

Good nutrition support helps you use this period well by focusing on what your body still needs, even when portions are smaller or appetite is reduced.

The focus is practical: protect your health, reduce avoidable nutrition gaps and build skills you can keep using over time.

Common nutrition challenges on GLP-1 medications

People taking GLP-1 or incretin-based medications may notice changes such as:

• Reduced appetite, forgetting to eat or skipping meals

• Feeling full very quickly

• Difficulty eating enough protein

• Constipation, reflux, nausea, bloating or diarrhoea

• Less interest in cooking or meal planning

• Low energy or uncertainty about whether they are eating enough

• Confusion about carbohydrates, portions and glucose levels

• Concern about muscle loss during weight loss

• Uncertainty about what to do when appetite returns or weight loss slows

These issues are common. They are also easier to manage when you have a clear nutrition plan that can adjust as your appetite, symptoms and routine change.

GLP-1 nutrition support can help

GLP-1 nutrition support helps you make practical adjustments to the way you eat while your appetite, symptoms, glucose levels or weight trajectory are changing.

In consultations, we may work on:

• Structuring meals around protein, fibre and fluids

• Eating well when appetite is reduced or meals feel too large

• Managing nutrition-related symptoms such as nausea, reflux, constipation, bloating or diarrhoea

• Choosing easier food options for low-appetite days

• Understanding carbohydrate portions and glucose patterns

• Using glucose data or CGM to guide food decisions

• Planning for eating out, travel, workdays and social situations

• Supporting strength, energy and muscle protection during weight loss

• Reviewing plateaus, maintenance and long-term habits

Support is personalised to your medications, symptoms, diabetes type, food preferences, glucose patterns and goals.

Online GLP-1 nutrition consultations

GLP-1 nutrition consultations are available online Australia-wide via telehealth and provided by Cam Johnson, Accredited Practising Dietitian.

Cam has more than 20 years’ specialist experience in diabetes care and nutrition, including hospital, specialist clinic and telehealth settings.

In your first appointment, we review your medication, appetite, symptoms, usual food intake, diabetes history, glucose patterns, health goals and lifestyle. From there, we create a practical plan that fits your current stage of treatment.

Follow-up appointments can help you adjust your plan as your appetite, dose, symptoms, glucose levels, weight trajectory or goals change.

Prefer to start with a self-paced guide?

The GLP-1 Nutrition Guide is a practical 108-page resource designed to help you eat well, manage side effects and build long-term habits while taking Ozempic, Wegovy or Mounjaro.

It covers protein, fibre, hydration, balanced meals, reduced appetite, common side effects, low-appetite days, eating out, plateaus, habit change and long-term maintenance.

The guide can be used on its own, alongside dietitian consultations, or as a practical resource for health professionals supporting people taking GLP-1 medications.

GLP-1 nutrition questions

What should I eat on Ozempic, Wegovy or Mounjaro?

There is no single diet that suits everyone. Most people benefit from structuring meals around protein, fibre-rich foods, and fluids, then adjusting portions based on appetite, symptoms and glucose patterns.

Do I need a dietitian if I’m eating less?

Eating less can reduce total energy intake, but it does not automatically mean you are meeting your needs for protein, fibre, micronutrients or muscle health. A dietitian can help you focus on nutrition quality, not just quantity.

Can nutrition help with GLP-1 side effects?

Nutrition strategies may help some people manage symptoms such as nausea, reflux, constipation, diarrhoea or bloating. This may include adjusting meal size, timing, food texture, fibre, fluids, fat intake and trigger foods.

How do I get enough protein on a GLP-1 medication?

Protein needs vary between people. Support may include setting a realistic protein target, spreading protein across the day, choosing easier protein options when appetite is low, and adjusting meals as portions change.

Can you help if I’m taking Mounjaro?

Yes. Nutrition support is available for people taking Mounjaro, Ozempic, Wegovy or other GLP-1 and incretin-based medications.

Can I book if I do not have diabetes?

Yes. GLP-1 nutrition support is available for people using these medications for diabetes, pre-diabetes, insulin resistance or weight-related health goals.