instructions for taking glp-1 Your patient took semaglutide this week. Cancel the EGD, proceed, or risk-stratify? The OCULUS randomized trial found clinically significant residual gastric volume was higher when GLP-1/GIP agonists were continued vs held Updated guidance for patients using

Its little surprise that, due to the high costs, many insurance plans have been reluctant to cover the new weight-loss drugs

Unlike semaglutide, which targets only GLP-1 receptors, tirzepatide activates both GLP-1 and GIP (glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide) receptors

Additionally, the FDA's adverse event reporting system received 489 reports of patients experiencing mental health issues, including depression and anxiety, while on semaglutide (Ozempic's active ingredient)

Dosing is all over the place

As a fatty-acidacylated analogue of human amylin (islet amyloid polypeptide, IAPP), cagrilintide has been engineered to exhibit prolonged receptor engagement and improved pharmacokinetic stability relative to native amylin, making it particularly well-suited for longitudinal preclinical study designs where sustained receptor occupancy is required

For liquids that are a little more filling, try bone broth or soups, which are both nutritious and easily digestible