Your doctor can help you weigh these factors and choose the best option for your situation
Clinical Nutrition ESPEN , 37, pp.923
The most successful treatments currently available include glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs), exemplified by semaglutide (approved in 2017, $19.9 billion sales in 2023) 3 and tirzepatide (approved in 2022, $5.3 billion sales in 2023) 4
Whether shown by a ten-fold, four-fold, five-fold, or 19% increase, studies have consistently reported a higher likelihood of GLP-1 RA users having more residual gastric contents, even after appropriate fasting, compared to non-users (Critical appraisal skills programme 2026
The optimal strategy depends on individual response, side effect tolerance, and practical considerations including cost