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That 2.7 percentage point gap suggests prior receptor exposure may genuinely reduce subsequent responsiveness

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As a result, interpretations regarding skeletal muscle preservation or loss must be made with caution, particularly in the absence of direct assessments of muscle strength or function

Factors that may influence perioperative management include: Medication characteristics : Daily GLP-1 medications (liraglutide, oral semaglutide) have shorter durations of action than weekly formulations (injectable semaglutide, dulaglutide, exenatide extended-release) [3] Risk factors : Higher doses, recent dose increases, active gastrointestinal symptoms, or known gastroparesis may increase risk [1] [3] Procedure type : More complex surgeries or those requiring general anaesthesia may warrant different approaches than minor procedures Individual patient factors : BMI, presence of diabetes, and other medical conditions Some anaesthetists may recommend temporarily pausing GLP-1 therapy before certain procedures, particularly for patients with additional risk factors