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These medications work by mimicking the action of naturally occurring incretin hormones, which enhances glucose-dependent insulin secretion, suppresses glucagon release, slows gastric emptying, and promotes satiety through central nervous system pathways

Dizziness or Hyperactivity: Less than 1 percent of patients report dizziness or a feeling of mild hyperactivity shortly after administration

Current Guidance Best Practices The American Society of Anesthesiologists believes most patients may continue taking their GLP-1s leading up to elective surgery unless their medical teams specifically advise otherwise

This includes teaching patients to change positions slowly to prevent sudden drops in blood pressure and identifying and avoiding potential triggers of dizziness

So they bump up to 0.5 mg, thinking the lower dose was not working

Many people find that writing things down by hand keeps them more engaged with their goals