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The compound did not affect fasting glucose, insulin, HbA1c, IGF-1, cortisol, thyroid hormones, or liver enzymes (Thompson et al., 2004)
For NAFLD-specific monitoring, patients with established liver disease may require additional specialist hepatology input, including non-invasive fibrosis assessment and consideration for liver imaging
Optimizing these factors amplifies the medications benefits and may accelerate progress toward blood sugar goals
But they can be the spark that reveals cracks already there