Where patients were previously instructed to not stop their GLP-1 medication and to fast from midnight the night before surgery, she said patients taking GLP-1 agonists are now instructed to consume clear liquids for 24 hours prior to surgery
If you have genetic predispositions affecting GLP-1 pathway sensitivity or peptide metabolism, consistent medication availability is especially important for safety monitoring and efficacy evaluation
In October of 2024, he said, he woke up and turned to his wife, Shelley, to tell her his other eye had gone dark
Adding the GIP component improves insulin sensitivity and may help the body tolerate higher doses of the GLP-1 component
It has been hypothesised, based largely on data from tirzepatide studies, that GIPR agonism may moderate some of the gastrointestinal side effects associated with GLP-1R stimulation
Eli Lilly, manufacturer of Mounjaro the GLP-1 drug Williams has been taking for weight loss for years says it will keep evaluating the data, including any information related to eye-related issues
