The present study used the UK CPRD GOLD and Aurum databases, which routinely collect linkable but de-identified longitudinal data on demographics, medical records (coded using the Read codes or SNOMED-CT classification), clinical measures, and prescriptions from primary care practices [27, 28]
Beyond weight loss, early exploratory data suggest potential benefits including: Reductions in HbA1c (a marker of blood sugar control) in people with type 2 diabetes Improvements in lipid profiles (cholesterol and triglycerides) Reductions in liver fat, which may be relevant for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD, formerly NAFLD), though these findings are preliminary Possible cardiovascular benefits
That said, the general rule is to wait at least two weeks post-op before drinking alcohol again
Another option is to talk to your doctor about alternative treatments or supplements that might be more affordable
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