In a randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial, compared with placebo, liraglutide reduced IL-6 with concomitant numerical reductions in other proinflammatory cytokines
Delay gastric emptying: Slows gastric emptying, which helps in reduce postprandial glucose excursions (the change in glucose concentration from before to after a meal) and promote satiety
With the advent of gastric ultrasonography, it has become possible to confirm the presence of food in the stomach and postpone elective procedures accordingly.( 4 , 5 ) Furthermore, in hospitals that do not have this technology or in emergency surgery, the risk of aspiration can be mitigated through the insertion of the nasogastric tube and removal of gastric contents
Irfan Khan, MD , helps patients set realistic expectations and monitor progress throughout their treatment