Core principles of autoimmune disease management: Early diagnosis and treatment initiation to prevent irreversible organ damage Regular monitoring of disease activity and treatment response Multidisciplinary care coordination Patient education regarding medication adherence and potential adverse effects Lifestyle modifications including smoking cessation, appropriate exercise, and stress management Patients with autoimmune diseases and concurrent metabolic conditions such as type 2 diabetes or obesity should receive appropriate treatment for both conditions using evidence-based therapies
The STEP program encompasses five phase 3 trials that focus on the different aspects of weight management, including weight management in type 2 diabetes, weight management with intensive behavioral therapy, sustained weight management, and long-term weight management
brand-name options At TOM Weight Loss, our memberships include compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide with the medication included, and we also offer an la carte plan for brand-name GLP-1s such as Wegovy, Ozempic, Zepbound, and Mounjaro
Conversely, given the strong association between NAFLD and diabetes, it is also recommended that all people with NAFLD be screened for diabetes
