A recent cross-sectional study involving 124 participants indicated that 56% of patients still exhibited elevated residual gastric contents despite halting incretin agonists for a minimum of 7 days, thus challenging the practice of discontinuing long-acting GLP-1 RAs solely for this duration prior to surgery [19]
Patients should avoid purchasing unapproved GLP-1 patches marketed online, as these products may be counterfeit or unsafe
For effectiveness, opinions are divided
Timing varies based on your baseline health, the amount of weight lost, and the individual response
However, persistent diarrhoea may affect overall health and nutrition
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