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FDA approved Dec 2025.
Much hyped online, FDA-approved diabetes wonder drugs, now touted for treating obesity

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Although glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist use may increase the risk for retained gastric contents in those undergoing endoscopic procedures, a 24-hour clear liquid diet may be “protective&rdquo

A consensus clinical practice recommendation endorsed by the Australian Diabetes Society (ADS), National Association of Clinical Obesity Services (NACOS), Gastroenterological Society of Australia (GESA) and Australian and New Zealand College []

Clinical studies show on average a loss of 15-20% of their body weight with Flex
