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Brigham & Women's Hospital: Brigham Researchers Find GLP-1 Medications Safe to Continue Before Surgery in Patients With Diabetes and Obesity
June 06, 2024
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 6 (TNSres) -- Brigham and Women's Hospital issued the following news release:

In a meta-analysis and review of 15 randomized studies, Brigham researchers found only mild differences in gastric emptying among patients taking common medications for type 2 diabetes and weight loss.

As more patients begin taking medications to help manage blood sugar levels and weight loss, concerns about whether these medications are safe to take prior to a . . .

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