Obesity surgery

Best Time to Start GLP-1 Treatment for Obese Patients Considering Weight-Loss Surgery

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Abstract

Early initiation of GLP-1 receptor agonists (≥3 months before) may improve outcomes in adults undergoing metabolic bariatric surgery.

  • Metabolic bariatric surgery is associated with improved outcomes in obesity.
  • The effectiveness of early GLP-1 receptor agonist initiation compared to delayed initiation is being evaluated.
  • Safety comparisons between early and delayed GLP-1 initiation are part of the study.

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