ASA consensus-based guidance of preoperative management of patients on GLP-1, published in June 2023, recommends that patients on daily dosing consider holding GLP-1 agonists on the day of the procedure
This includes how to administer GLP-1 injections, how to determine the right dosage, and what to expect in terms of results
Small molecules are chemically synthesized and designed to interact with receptors and enzymes, says Dr
When a small group of patients began taking a very tiny dose starting at 0.0675 mg, compared to the label-recommended 0.25 mg and increased it gradually, they were able to tolerate it better than the folks who started the usual dose and tried to escalate it in the typical way, says Alkhaddo
The bottom line is these medications should be $200-$300 a month, not $1300
Structured meals, high-pro snacks and fiber, and distraction