GLP-1 Agonists’ Impact on Bowel Preparation for Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy has been widely used as a valuable tool for screening and treating colorectal disease in in type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, often accompanied by gastrointestinal discomfort and an increased risk of malignant colorectal tumours. Successful colonoscopy depends on good bowel preparation. Emerging evidence indicates that GLP-1 receptor agonists and DPP-4 inhibitors may significantly affect the gastrointestinal motor system, which in turn influences the bowel cleaning quality necessary for a successful colonoscopy.
Modern Medicine – Issue 4, 2025
