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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

Because there's no safety data, the FDA says it may be harmful to people using it

This leads to more insulin production, less glucagon, slower digestion, and a greater feeling of fullness

Understanding this difference helps ensure that peptides are handled appropriately for the intended use