reported similar improvements in cardiovascular outcomes across the three drug classes.61,62 However, it must be noted that selection bias could be prominent in observational studies, as the number of patients included in the study was significantly higher for those receiving DPP-4 inhibitors (28,898) than for SGLT2 inhibitors (5,677) or GLP-1 RAs (11,351).62 The lack of patients enrolled in specific groups also make the use of propensity score matching difficult
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The intersection of obesity and IBD is increasingly recognised, with some evidence suggesting that excess weight may influence disease activity and treatment outcomes, though more research is needed in this area
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Keeping an eye on your weight and stress levels may also help
If cost is a concern and you're willing to wait longer for results, microneedling alone remains effective