Recent guidelines suggest considering surgery at lower BMI thresholds (30 kg/m) for patients with type 2 diabetes
When a person loses a significant amount of weight, they may have less insulation, which can lead to increased sensitivity to temperature changes
In contrast, chronic co-exposure to arsenic and chromium causes additive nephrotoxicity in zebrafish through oxidative stress and impaired DNA repair
Patients should contact their GP or diabetes team if they experience any unusual symptoms, particularly abdominal pain, skin changes, joint pain, or signs of infection
Excess fat in the abdominal area, called visceral fat, contributes to major causes of death and disability, such as heart attacks, strokes, high blood pressure, some cancers, fatty liver disease, and type 2 diabetes