GLP-1s and daily life

Alcohol, exercise, travel, illness, surgery and the calendar: the questions that come up once treatment is simply part of the week.

7 articles · What a care team does between refills

What a care team actually does between refills

A prescription is a moment; treatment is months. What ongoing clinical support looks like, and what to message about.

September 8, 2026 · 5 min read

GLP-1s before surgery and anesthesia

The approved labels warn about aspiration under sedation because these medications delay stomach emptying. What to tell your surgical team, and when.

October 2, 2026 · 6 min read

GLP-1s before a colonoscopy or endoscopy

Two issues combine: sedation with a stomach that empties slowly, and a bowel prep that may work differently. Tell the unit when you book, not on the day.

October 2, 2026 · 6 min read

Can you drink alcohol on semaglutide or tirzepatide?

The labels do not prohibit alcohol, and three things make it worth care: stomach irritation, dehydration and blood sugar. Plus a change many people notice.

October 2, 2026 · 6 min read

Strength training on a GLP-1: protecting muscle

Resistance training is the signal that tells your body to keep muscle while you are in an energy deficit. Why it matters now, and how to start small.

October 2, 2026 · 6 min read

Taking a GLP-1 while sick with a stomach bug or flu

Vomiting and diarrhea on top of a GLP-1 is the combination the labels' kidney warning describes. What to do about fluids, and when to call.

October 2, 2026 · 6 min read

Holidays and big meals on a GLP-1

A large celebratory meal and a stomach that empties slowly are a poor match. How to enjoy the day without the evening, and what to say to relatives.

October 2, 2026 · 5 min read

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