Many were out of their medications for weeks to months, which compromised their care. But Stanford says patient voice is again key here
These warnings focus on misleading claims, improper prescribing practices, and the sale of products that may not meet FDA-approved standards
All types of substance addictions are clinically codified as substance use disorder, which is considered a chronic disease characterized by a transition from recreational drug use to compulsive and disordered use
The new study, published April 10 in Genome Medicine , focused on blood sugar regulation
That might mean focusing more on lifestyle changes, switching medications, or considering bariatric surgery. For some patients, surgical options such as sleeve gastrectomy may be appropriate, particularly if they want a more durable intervention