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What is Delayed gastric emptying?

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Delayed gastric emptying

Delayed gastric emptying means food leaves the stomach more slowly, an expected effect of GLP-1 medicines that adds to the feeling of fullness.

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In plain words

When the stomach empties slowly, a meal stays with you longer.

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Why it matters

It links the appetite drop and the stomach side effects to one mechanism you can plan around.

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Delayed gastric emptying means food leaves the stomach more slowly, an expected effect of GLP-1 medicines that adds to the feeling of fullness.

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