Consider these evidence-based dietary strategies: Eat small, frequent, low-fat meals that are easier to digest Limit sugar alcohols (sorbitol, mannitol, xylitol) found in sugar-free products, which have known laxative effects Gradually increase soluble fiber through foods like oatmeal and psyllium supplements, which can help bulk stools Avoid excessive insoluble fiber from raw vegetables and whole grains during acute episodes Stay adequately hydrated with water and electrolyte-containing beverages to prevent dehydration Avoid spicy, greasy, or very high-fiber foods during episodes of diarrhea Medication dosing may require adjustment
Its the first nonpeptide small molecule GLP-1 receptor agonist with some very appealing characteristics for patients and prescribers, Ryan said during a presentation
ASA consensus-based guidance of preoperative management of patients on GLP-1, published in June 2023, recommends that patients on daily dosing consider holding GLP-1 agonists on the day of the procedure
A head-to-head clinical trial (SURMOUNT-5) published in The New England Journal of Medicine in 2025 also demonstrated the superiority of tirzepatide over semaglutide
