Most programs look for a qualifying BMI (typically 30, or 27 with a related condition like high blood pressure or prediabetes), and some may require recent lab work to confirm eligibility
Additionally, SUV 55min at baseline was corrected to the plasma glucagon value of the individual at follow-up to enable direct comparison between the PET assessments
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Hormonal imbalances like hypothyroidism, low testosterone, or menopause can slow metabolism and make weight loss more difficult