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These drugs function by mimicking the natural hormone GLP-1, which is released by intestinal L cells in response to food intake
Semaglutide and tirzepatide were FDA-approved in 2021 as injectable treatments for weight loss, under the names Wegovy and Mounjaro
As further evidence emerges, future guidelines will likely refine risk prediction models and optimize perioperative management strategies for this rapidly growing patient population
The fraction of weight lost as fat-free mass depends on baseline adiposity, age, sex, diet, protein intake, inactivity, resistance training, metabolic state, and the rate and duration of weight loss
