Becker's Healthcare July 18, 2024
A rise in popularity in glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists such as Ozempic and Wegovy is causing concern in the medical community over potential side effects for various physician specialties, according to a July 17 report from Medscape.
Here are three potential health effects associated with GLP-1s and gastroenterology care that specialists should be aware of:
1. Risk of aspiration
GLP-1s increase the amount of food that may stay in a patient’s stomach long term, causing concern for patients who are supposed to fast for procedures.
Gastroenterologists should be aware of an elevated risk for patient aspiration during endoscopy procedures. However, in August, five GI groups issued a statement saying that while physicians should “exercise caution” in...
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