This may be the first Thanksgiving for millions of Americans who are on GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic, Zepbound or Wegovy.

“I love Thanksgiving for the pumpkin pie — it's such a low-sugar dessert that it tends to be fine for your blood sugar,” Bensley tells PEOPLE. “Chocolate is okay, but just try to do it with your meal to keep that blood sugar stable.”

Doctors share the best and worst Thanksgiving foods if you're taking a GLP-1s like Ozempic. Some dishes might make you "bloated, nauseous, and uncomfortable.”

According to the independent research and polling source KFF, one in eight Americans reported taking a GLP-1 receptor agonist drug in 2023. That number is likely even higher in 2024, with shortages making way for compounded GLP-1 weight loss medications.

Holidays bring time with family, cultural celebrations and rest, but Thanksgiving, often centralized around food, may also ignite anxiety for some people.