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New Study on Popular Weight-Loss Drugs and Surgery

Learn how popular weight-loss and diabetes drugs might help protect people after surgery.

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The short version

  • GLP-1 drugs treat diabetes and weight loss.
  • One new study looked at surgery patients.
  • Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.

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  1. Clinical Trial SupportHuman study evidence Well studied
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  4. Absorption with Whole FoodsBioavailability 88/100

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Hello friends. If you take GLP-1 medications for weight loss or diabetes, you might wonder how they affect other parts of your health. One new study has some interesting updates to share with you.

What's new

GLP-1 medications, widely prescribed for diabetes and weight loss, may also help protect people from serious complications after surgery. This comes from the results of a study of more than 2 million adults undergoing surgery.

What it means for you

People taking GLP-1 medications had lower rates of major heart-related complications and infections after surgery than those not taking the drugs. Please remember that this study does not prove cause and effect. Always ask your doctor or pharmacist before making any changes.

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