Most human trials to date have been short-term or involved patients who already had significant brain damage
Self-monitoring at home should include: Weight tracking : Weekly weigh-ins at the same time of day, recorded in a diary or app, help identify trends whilst avoiding obsessive daily fluctuations Blood glucose monitoring : Patients with diabetes should test as advised by their healthcare team, typically including fasting and pre-meal readings, with increased frequency during dose adjustments Symptom diary : Recording side effects, appetite changes, and general wellbeing helps identify patterns and informs clinical discussions Dietary and activity logs : Tracking food intake and physical activity provides context for weight and glucose changes Clinical monitoring typically follows this schedule: 46 weeks : Initial review to assess tolerability, side effects, and early response
le Roux reports grants from the Irish Research Council, Science Foundation Ireland, Anabio, and the Health Research Board
Extremes in blood sugar can impact mood, said Tara Schmidt, lead dietitian at the Mayo Clinic Diet, an online weight loss program
