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Distant metastases, most commonly to the lungs, liver, and bones, occur in approximately 4050% of patients and are a major cause of mortality (Widemann & Italiano, 2018)
The FTO gene (rs9939609) affects baseline metabolic rate and predisposition to weight gain
Have insurance that covers brand-name GLP-1s: If your insurance plan covers Wegovy or Zepbound for weight management with reasonable copays, obtaining the FDA-approved medications through your regular healthcare provider and local pharmacy may be preferable to paying out-of-pocket for compounded versions
This involves a two-part evaluation
Given the frequent overlap among clinical phenotypes, the choice of therapy should arise from a shared decision-making process between clinician and patient, prioritizing the most clinically relevant complication and the most meaningful one to the individual