glp 1 and general anesthesia How should we approach patients on GLP-1 agonists? Check out this excellent editorial from Dr. Girish Joshi, "Clarifying the Guidelines Decoding the Enigma: Strategies for Anesthetic Management of Patients on Glucagon-Like The Impact of GLP-1 Receptor

Similarly, the FDA has approved a number of injectable GLP-1s for type 2 diabetes, such as Ozempic (semaglutide), Mounjaro (tirzepatide), and (semaglutide), an oral GLP-1 medication for blood sugar control in people with type 2 diabetes

Several different GLP-1 medications are approved specifically for weight loss, including Wegovy, Saxenda, and Zepbound

Choose a spot a finger width from the prior site and avoid repeated injections in one small zone

By the 1940s glucagon was being widely used for this purpose in Europe and North America (Unger)

You might: Prefer not to take injections Want a daily routine that fits more naturally into your morning Find it easier to travel or store tablets compared to refrigerated injection pens or vials Need to change medications due to insurance coverage or availability Experience injection site issues with injectable GLP-1s Switching to an oral GLP-1 may offer more convenience, but its not the right option for everyone