Nevertheless, concerning case reports and retrospective studies have emerged in 2023 of undigested gastric contents in sedated/anaesthetised patients undergoing elective endoscopy with unprotected airways: Klein and Hobai (2023) published a case report of a patient taking semaglutide for weight loss who experienced pulmonary aspiration from undigested food content identified during routine gastroscopy, despite fasting 18hr prior to the procedure
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Dosing and Administration Currently orally administered semaglutide is approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), European Medicines Agency, Health Canada, Australia and Japan as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycaemic control in adults with T2DM
The most helpful next step if you're planning on stopping a GLP-1 is to work with your healthcare provider on a realistic plan to protect your blood sugar, weight, and overall health
491 In the brain, it reduces appetite and improves satiety