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...