Continuously improve and update your laboratory practices to stay in line with the latest developments in GLP regulations
If you're considering or currently taking GLP-1 medications, we want you to know that you are not alone
The SURPASS program established efficacy in type 2 diabetes across multiple comparators, including head-to-head superiority versus semaglutide on HbA1c reduction in SURPASS-2 (Fras et al., NEJM, 2021)
Ask specific questions Do I need to change how I take my GLP-1 medication before this surgery? Are there special fasting or diet instructions because Im on this drug? Who should manage my blood sugar or weight medication around the time of surgery? Do not stop the medication on your own: For some patients, especially those with diabetes, abruptly stopping can cause poor glucose control or other issues
To prevent this, use the smallest gauge needle practical for drawing doses (29-31 gauge insulin needles), always insert the needle straight (not at an angle), and try to puncture the same spot on the stopper each time rather than creating new holes across the surface