When to seek medical advice: Persistent or severe nausea and vomiting that prevents adequate fluid or food intake Signs of dehydration (dark urine, dizziness, extreme thirst) Severe abdominal pain, which could indicate pancreatitis (a rare but serious side effect) Symptoms of hypoglycaemia (shakiness, sweating, confusion, rapid heartbeat) Sudden visual changes (retinopathy risk, particularly with rapid HbA1c improvement) Symptoms of gallbladder disease (severe upper abdominal pain, jaundice) Signs of severe allergic reaction (swelling of face/lips/tongue, breathing difficulty) call 999/112 Your healthcare team will typically review your HbA1c about 3 months after starting treatment and after each dose change
Smokers are 2-7 times more likely to develop severe cases, while diabetics face triple the risk due to impaired healing and increased inflammation
311319): Taylor & Francis
Yes, food particles and stool can get trapped in diverticula, leading to irritation, inflammation, and infection (diverticulitis)
To address the potential bias from sparse data (a small number of female smokers with gout), we performed a sensitivity analysis using Firths penalized likelihood logistic regression
Resistance training during weight loss is essential for those with strength-dependent physical tests
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