Multivariable linear regression analyses were performed to evaluate independent associations between treatment group and primary outcomes (% weight loss and HbA1c reduction at 6 months), adjusting for age, sex, baseline BMI, baseline HbA1c, and hepatosteatosis grade
The article treats those as genuine trade-offs rather than a ranking
Because muscles burn more calories and require more energy than fat, changes in muscle mass are common
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Abdullah builds transition planning into the program from the start using the medication course to optimize the hormonal and metabolic foundation, establish behavioral patterns, and evaluate candidacy for maintenance or step-down protocols
15% body weight reduction)