Yet, very few people understand what they actually do, why they work, or why they matter far beyond weight loss
The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) recommends that patients refrain from taking GLP-1 medications for up to a week before elective surgeries and procedures
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Variants influence whether someone is likely to respond well to GLP-1 RAs for weight loss
Last reviewed: May 31, 2026 Last updated: May 31, 2026 Written by: Jay Hastings, CEO of PlexusDx Jay Hastings is the CEO of PlexusDx, a precision health company focused on genetic testing, blood biomarker insights, and personalized wellness recommendations
Or worse, you underdose for weeks and wonder why nothing is happening