Manage nausea (and other side effects) Nausea is common on GLP-1s, but there are ways to minimize or manage it so that drinking water does not make you feel like you are about to throw up
If systolic exceeds 160 mmHg or heart rate exceeds 120 bpm at rest, seek medical evaluation
In the subsequent sections of this article, we will further explore the broader context of diabetes management and its potential influence on menstrual health
Common Mistakes Relying on serum B12 alone you need MMA to confirm functional status
The October 2024 international consensus guidance, including from the American Society of Anesthesiologists, took a more nuanced position than earlier blanket-stop advice: 11 Patients on stable doses, without GI symptoms, who are not in the dose-escalation phase can usually continue their medication before elective surgery Higher-risk patients (recent dose escalation, GI symptoms, very high doses) should follow a 24-hour clear-liquid diet before standard 6-hour fasting For emergency surgery, the anaesthetist will use techniques that protect against aspiration regardless of fasting The specific plan should be agreed with your surgical team and anaesthetist in advance