By focusing on the middle 50% of the data, the IQR is resilient to outliers, in contrast to percentages, which can be skewed by outliers, potentially leading to misinterpretation
When patients decided to quit using GLP-1 medications, the results showed 92% of patients maintained at least 10% of weight loss
The predominant side effects include: Gastrointestinal symptoms : nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, constipation, and abdominal pain (affecting 10-50% of patients depending on the specific product and dose, particularly during dose escalation) Injection site reactions : redness, itching, or discomfort at the subcutaneous injection site Hypoglycaemia : particularly when combined with insulin or sulphonylureas Decreased appetite : an intended therapeutic effect that contributes to weight loss However, some patients do report changes in urinary frequency or patterns
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Intensive blood-glucose control with sulphonylureas or insulin compared with conventional treatment and risk of complications in patients with type