GLP-1s and anesthesia: What to know before surgery
GLP-1 agonists (GLP-1s) have helped thousands of people to manage diabetes, lower blood pressure, lose weight, reduce their risk of stroke and heart attack and improve their overall physical health.
But if you’re having a medical procedure that involves anesthesia, these drugs can also increase your risk of a complication called aspiration, or breathing food particles into your lungs.
The good news is that you don’t have...
