These metabolic abnormalities significantly contribute to the reduced life expectancy observed in HS patients
During a period of rapid growth, if the fetus is in a caloric deficit and the mother is in a caloric deficit, that will clearly produce some impairment of fetal growth, he said, and maybe the congenital disorders are a sign the babys just not growing properly. An FDA spokesperson told Vox the agency takes the view that the pregnancy complications are likely caused by weight loss and poor nutrition
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Sleep apnea considerations : While weight loss typically improves obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), symptoms may persist despite weight reduction
Treatment should only be continued if there is a beneficial metabolic response (reduction of at least 11 mmol/mol [1%] in HbA1c and weight loss of at least 3% of initial body weight at 6 months)