Glucagonlike Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly-Benefits for Glucose Control and Weight Loss with Side Effects of Delaying Gastric Emptying

This article discusses GLP-1 RAs and their effects on gastric emptying, gastric food retention, and gastroparesis. This article highlights how physicians should be attuned to the gastric side effects of these popular therapeutic agents for blood glucose control in people with diabetes and for weight loss and weight management in obese patients.PMID:38443105 | DOI:10.2967/jnmt.123.266800

Source: Journal of Nuclear Medicine Technology - March 5, 2024 Category: Nuclear Medicine Authors: Henry P Parkman Daniel S Rim Jonathan R Anolik Simin Dadparvar Alan H Maurer Source Type: research