This is intentional, and it significantly reduces the likelihood of nausea and other gastrointestinal side effects that some patients experience early in treatment
Being organised can reduce anxiety and make the process smoother
The Role of Gastric Emptying One of the primary ways GLP-1 medications work is by slowing down gastric emptying
Arbildo-Vega HI, Lapinska B, Panda S, Lamas-Lara C, Khan AS, Lukomska-Szymanska M
[Accessed on February 12, 2026]
The American Diabetes Association (ADA) guidelines updated in 2023 recommend GLP-1 receptor agonists as a preferred treatment option for many patients with type 2 diabetes, particularly those with or at high risk for cardiovascular disease or kidney disease