Update: An October 2024 Clinical Practice Guidance joint statement by multiple medical societies (American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA), American Gastroenterological Association, American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, International Society of Perioperative Care of Patients with Obesity, and the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons) states that most patients should continue taking their GLP-1 drugs before elective surgery
Both are dual agonists, but they activate different second receptors
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The fatty acid tail enables prolonged albumin binding and sustained receptor activation
A pinch of salt, a squeeze of lemon, or using mineral water provides additional electrolytes alongside hydration
Your body produces GLP-1 naturally, but its broken down within seconds by an enzyme called DPP-4