what are the side effects of a glp 1 Struggling with GLP-1 therapy effects? You're not alone. This Clinician Guide: Managing Common GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Side provides practical tips on recognizing, preventing and managing gastrointestinal and nutritional side effects Common, uncommon, and rare side

The most common complaint is that results take longer than expected

Microdosing GLP-1 lacks clinical trial evidence and regulatory approval, making its safety profile unknown

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Moreover, newer GLP-1 RAs and the long half-life of dual agonists (up to 7 days for Semaglutide) give rise to longer preoperative fasting period requirements and concerns of perioperative management of patients, even in case of treatment interruption [1517]