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Table of Contents GLP-1 Medications and Surgery: Perioperative Considerations Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists including semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy), dulaglutide (Trulicity), and liraglutide (Victoza, Saxenda) are widely prescribed for type 2 diabetes and weight management
[12] [13] GLP-1 medications are not licensed for type 1 diabetes and should never replace insulin therapy
1 Originally developed to support blood sugar in type 2 diabetes, they've since become widely used for weight management, thanks to their ability to curb appetite, increase feelings of fullness, and support significant weight loss
[DOI] [PMC free article] [PubMed] [Google Scholar] 6.ElSayed N.A., Aleppo G., Aroda V.R., Bannuru R.R., Brown F.M., Bruemmer D., Collins B.S., Hilliard M.E., Isaacs D., Johnson E.L., et al
This association was particularly pronounced in RCTs lasting more than 104 weeks, where the odds ratio for thyroid cancer increased to 1.76