Declarations Funding Funding for this study was received from Eli Lilly and Company
The best route depends on safety, diagnosis, and the clinicians plan
Other GLP-1 medications currently available in the United States for managing type 2 diabetes or obesity include dulaglutide, exenatide, liraglutide, and tirzepatide
A thorough medical evaluation is completed before starting treatment to ensure its safe and appropriate for you
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Factors that may influence the decision to stop Ozempic include: Type and urgency of surgery (particularly upper gastrointestinal procedures) Risk of post-operative nausea and vomiting Potential interference with post-surgical nutrition and hydration Difficulty assessing surgical complications if gastrointestinal symptoms occur Blood glucose management during the stress of surgery For emergency surgery where stopping Ozempic in advance is impossible, anaesthetists will take appropriate precautions based on your clinical situation