glp-1 information America's Poison Centers Wondering how GLP-1s actually work?

- **Slow digestion:** Delaying stomach emptying to prevent spikes in sugar levels after meals

These medications also delay gastric emptying through neural mechanisms, increasing the risk for perioperative aspiration during anaesthesia and sedation

Keeping your body hydrated is critical on GLP-1 medicatio

Regulate leptin, another fullness hormone, to help you feel full longer

For best results, we recommend 3-6 months of consistent daily use

Diabetes GLP-1s perform better but still leak demand: Diabetes-indicated GLP-1s show higher retention (24% at one year) and face fewer access hurdles due to broader coverage and disease framing, yet 76% of demand remains unmet