criteria for semaglutide Who Qualifies GLP-1 Injections for Weight Loss? Who Can Use Semaglutide for

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According to the October 2024 multi-society guidance from the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA), American Gastroenterological Association (AGA), American College of Gastroenterology (ACG), American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE), and Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), most patients can safely continue their GLP-1 medications before elective procedures with appropriate risk mitigation strategies

That can include discussing protein intake, adding a realistic strength plan (even chairbased work or physicaltherapy guided resistance), and reassessing the medication if weight loss is accompanied by weakness, poor balance, or reduced stamina

As your health improves and your body responds to treatment, your plan is continuously refined to keep your progress consistent and your results sustainable

Energy Boost: By turning fat into fuel, they combat the fatigue that sometimes creeps in without GLP-1s metabolic support