MOUNJARO: What You Need to Know

MOUNJARO

Mounjaro is a once-weekly injectable medication used primarily for type 2 diabetes management and increasingly used off-label for weight loss. It helps regulate blood sugar levels and appetite. Here’s a practical guide to follow while on Inj. Mounjaro and for at least 1 month after starting.

🚨 Common Side Effects & How to Manage Them

• Nausea – Eat small, bland meals; avoid greasy, fried, or spicy food

• Bloating or Gas – Eat slowly; walk after meals to aid digestion

• Constipation – Drink lots of water; stay physically active; eat more fiber

• Diarrhoea – Avoid fatty, spicy, or sugary foods; stay hydrated

• Vomiting – Eat slowly, avoid overeating; stick to bland, low-fat meals

• Fatigue – Ensure good hydration; eat enough protein and calories; sleep well

• Dizziness or Headache – Eat regular, balanced meals; hydrate; get rest

🥗 Diet Guidelines

• 💧 Hydration is Key – Drink at least 3 liters of water daily

• ☕ Include hydrating fluids – Green tea, herbal tea, tender coconut water, lime juice, sugarcane juice

• 🍽️ Eat small meals every 2 hours – Helps with nausea & blood sugar stability

• 🍗 Prioritize protein – Eggs, chicken, fish, tofu, Greek yogurt, legumes

• 🌾 Avoid refined carbs – Say no to white bread, sugary cereals, pastries, soda

• ✅ Choose complex carbs – Whole grains, oats, quinoa, sweet potatoes

• 🥑 Healthy fats matter – Avocados, nuts, seeds, olive oil, fatty fish

• ❌ Limit greasy foods – Can worsen GI symptoms

• 🍷 Avoid alcohol – It disrupts blood sugar control & worsens GI side effects

• 🕒 Stick to your eating window – Don’t eat outside the prescribed plan

🧘 Lifestyle & Physical Activity

• ⏰ Consistent schedule – Take your injection on the same day each week

• 🧘 Stress management – Mindfulness, deep breathing, yoga

• 😴 Sleep – Aim for 7–9 hours of quality rest

• 🚶‍♀️ No heavy workouts – Instead, do 150 minutes/week of moderate activity (like brisk walking)