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# Gastric Emptying

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## Definition

Gastric emptying is the rate at which food leaves the stomach into the small intestine.

## Extended

GLP-1 receptor agonists deliberately slow gastric emptying to increase satiety. This mechanism causes early nausea during titration and affects timing of meals and oral medicines. In India, these concepts appear in RSSDI and ICMR guidance for type 2 diabetes and obesity care—always confirm details with your prescribing physician.

## Learn more

[Full guide](https://www.kesho.health/blog/glp-1-side-effects-safety) · [MD](https://www.kesho.health/md/blog/glp-1-side-effects-safety)

## Related terms

- [nausea](https://www.kesho.health/glossary/nausea)
- [satiety](https://www.kesho.health/glossary/satiety)
- [glp-1](https://www.kesho.health/glossary/glp-1)