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Dietitian

Nutrition and Muscle Health on GLP-1 Therapy

Dietitian support while you are on a GLP-1 medicine, focused on protein, muscle, bone and nutrition when your appetite is much smaller.

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About this service

GLP-1 receptor agonists reduce appetite, which is how they work, and that is also where the risk sits. When intake drops sharply, some of the weight lost is muscle rather than fat, and protein, calcium, iron and fibre are easy to fall short on. Nausea, reflux and constipation make it harder again.

Your Accredited Practising Dietitian builds your eating around the appetite you now have: enough protein spread through the day, foods you can tolerate, fibre and fluid for your bowel, and a plan for the plateau and for whatever happens if the medicine is stopped. We work alongside our exercise physiologists on the resistance training that protects muscle, and with your prescriber where nutrition is being limited by side effects.

What is involved

  • An assessment of your current intake, weight history, symptoms and where you are up to in the dose schedule.
  • A protein target spread across the day, built around food you can actually manage.
  • Practical strategies for nausea, reflux, early fullness and constipation.
  • A check of calcium, iron, vitamin B12 and fibre, with recent blood results reviewed where you have them.
  • A plan to hold weight and muscle, including what to do if the medicine is stopped, and referral for resistance training.
Nutrition and Muscle Health on GLP-1 Therapy
At a glance
Team
Dietitian
Session length
60 min initial - 30, 45 or 60 min reviews
Funding
Medicare (GP plan) - Private health - NDIS - DVA - Workers compensation (insurer approval)
Telehealth
Available, where your clinician judges it suitable
Referral
No referral needed for private appointments; GP plan and referral for Medicare
Booking
Online, or call (08) 6110 0570

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1

Book your first visit

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2

Assessment and goals

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Do I need a referral?
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Most of our services can be booked without one. You do need a GP referral to claim a Medicare rebate, and a Home Medicines Review or Residential Medication Management Review always starts with a GP referral. NDIS, DVA and workers' compensation claims each have their own paperwork. If you are not sure, call us on (08) 6110 0570 and we will check before you book.

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If your GP has prepared a GP Chronic Condition Management Plan and referred you to us, Medicare pays a rebate for up to five eligible allied health visits a calendar year, shared across disciplines. Private health cover may also contribute, depending on your policy. We confirm what applies to you when you book.

Can I be seen by telehealth?
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Many of our services can be delivered by secure video call. Where a service needs a hands-on assessment, such as a foot or physiotherapy examination, we will book you in person at one of our ten clinics.

What should I bring to my first appointment?
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Your referral or care plan if you have one, a list of your current medicines, any recent test results, and your Medicare, DVA or NDIS details. If you use a glucose meter, CGM or insulin pump, bring that too.

Can someone come with me?
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Yes. A family member, carer, interpreter or support worker is welcome at any appointment. If you need an interpreter, let us know when you book.

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