By supporting meaningful weight loss and glucose control, both medications may help improve overall health outcomes
The study by Riley et al., despite its retrospective design, represents the largest dataset to date, offering robust evidence on cardiovascular and renal outcomes associated with this therapeutic strategy (106)
Figure 28: Photograph of the gastrointestinal researchers at Bispebjerg Hospital in 1975, credit: Figure 1.3.3, Holst 2024
Clearly instruct when to pause their medication and the importance of reporting GI symptoms before sedation
Its also advisable not to consume alcohol excessively, as it may increase the risk of pancreatitis
This personalized pacing is one reason why working with a dedicated clinician is more effective than self-managing GLP-1 therapy