The plantar surfaces are often missed during inspection
In one study, serum C4 levels (a marker of bile acid synthesis) decreased from 23.4 21.1 ng/mL at baseline to 4.9 8.2,8.7 12.1,13.8 12.9 and 18.8 16.8 ng/mL at 1,3,6 and 12 months after SG, suggesting a reduction in bile acid synthesis post-SG [75]
Both metformin and Ozempic have been shown to help with weight loss in addition to their primary function of lowering average blood sugar levels
Not recommended for children under 18, pregnant or breastfeeding women, or people with increased nervous excitability, insomnia, or hypertension
Also, patients with type 2 diabetes usually lose less weight compared to those without diabetes
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