11 While this is a rare adverse effect (ranging from one in 1,000 to one in 3,000 people), this should be discussed with patients before initiating treatment, with advice provided on the symptoms and signs of DKA and when to seek medical attention to get their blood ketones checked (i.e
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This can mean making the stomach smaller or changing the path of the digestive tract