Because GLP-1 injections delay gastric emptying, if the medication is not discontinued, even fasting may result in food residue in the stomach, increasing the risk of choking.
**GLP-1 Discontinuation Guidelines:**
**Weekly formulation (weekly injections) ➜ Discontinue medication 7 days before anesthesia**
**Daily formulation (daily injections) ➜ Discontinue medication 24 hours before anesthesia**
