Lupus patients on corticosteroids often have disproportionate visceral fat even at lower body weights, and tracking composition changes is more informative than tracking weight alone
This is especially relevant for perimenopausal women who already face natural declines in muscle mass and bone density that place them at greater risk for poor aging outcomes if left unaddressed
For instance, GLP-1RAs can improve the levels of insulin, regulate the levels of sex hormone, improve the blood lipid profile, increase the levels of adiponectin, regulate autophagy, inhibit the production of liver glucose, reduce the liver fat content, as well as reduce the levels of plasma liver enzymes and liver steatosis
Additionally, staying well-hydrated is crucial
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