One of my patients, Jane, was a teacher and mother who began failing breathalyzer tests despite not drinking at all
A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association last month shows that although patients achieved a statistically significant degree of average weight loss of 3.7% one year after starting on medications, the overall reported magnitude of benefit was less than in reported trials
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If not properly managed, it can lead to serious complications such as heart disease, kidney damage, vision loss, stroke, and even limb amputation
Your doctor will typically monitor: Weight and blood pressure Blood sugar levels Kidney and liver function Cholesterol profile and other cardiometabolic markers, where appropriate Follow-ups are usually scheduled every two to three months initially, then spaced further apart (e.g