Despite reduced appetite, patients should prioritize protein intake (0.8-1.0 grams per kilogram of body weight daily, or approximately 0.36-0.45 grams per pound)
In theory, improving metabolic health may help restore more normal hormonal signaling involved in lactation
He was reluctant to quit, not just because of the blood sugar benefits, but because of the overall health effects these medications have on the other parts of the body, including the heart, liver, and kidneys
Safety data indicate mostly mild gastrointestinal events (nausea, diarrhea, vomiting), dose-dependent, and often improved with titration
the separate TRIUMPH-Outcomes cardiovascular and kidney outcomes trial accounts for about 10,000 more
Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors and the risk of gout: a Danish population based cohort study and symmetry analysis