The proposed mechanisms by which GLP-1 receptor agonists might influence pancreatic health involve several biological pathways, though none have been conclusively proven to cause pancreatitis in humans
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Alternatively, changes in GH and IGF-1 levels may also reflect the decrease in body weight in the liraglutide trial
Your anaesthetist and surgical team will evaluate factors including medication type, dosage, gastrointestinal symptoms, and procedure complexity to determine the safest perioperative approach
