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This systemic reach has led researchers to explore whether lower, sustained doses of GLP-1 RAs could maintain receptor activity sufficient to preserve metabolic and organ health without the adverse events often seen with aggressive dosing
For dental patients undergoing deep sedation or general anaesthesia, best practices include holding daily GLP-1 agonists on the day of procedure and weekly GLP-1 agonists a week prior to procedure, and adhering to or extending the current ASA fasting guidelines, with the possibility of an addition period of a clear fluid diet ahead of the recommended fasting period
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Moreover, newer GLP-1 RAs and the long half-life of dual agonists (up to 7 days for Semaglutide) give rise to longer preoperative fasting period requirements and concerns of perioperative management of patients, even in case of treatment interruption [1517]
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