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In the tirzepatide vs retatrutide comparison, tirzepatide activates the GIP and GLP-1 receptors, while retatrutide adds the glucagon receptor (GCGR)

It appears safe to continue these medications before a procedure requiring anaesthesia or sedation, with minor precautions like abstaining from solid food for a day to minimize any potential risk of aspiration. Recent reports and studies suggest that taking GLP-1 medications is associated with slower digestion with a larger amount of food remaining in the stomach

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However, to date, extensive RCTs have shown no correlation between specific GLP-1 RAs and increased cancer risk

You may still need to take other medications, such as insulin, for type 2 diabetes