Heres how to stay on track: Regular Medical Check-Ins Schedule biannual visits to adjust doses based on metabolic changes
Patients should inform their healthcare provider about all medications and supplements they are taking to avoid harmful interactions
Regular Monitoring of Therapeutic Response To ensure optimal results, patients are regularly monitored throughout their therapy
Oct 2024: A multi-society guidance (ASA, AGA, ASMBS, SAGES, etc.) concluded most patients can continue GLP-1s before elective surgery/endoscopy, with risk-stratified adjustments like liquid diet day prior, point-of-care gastric ultrasound, or brief hold for high-risk situations like active GI symptoms or rapid dose escalation
Weekly Accountability Fast feedback loops so progress never stalls
doi:10.1016/j.phrs.2021.105905