In general, dosage selection for an elderly patient should be cautious, usually starting at the low end of the dosing range, reflecting the greater frequency of decreased hepatic, renal, or cardiac function, and of concomitant disease or other drug therapy and the higher risk of lactic acidosis
The salivary glands are metabolically active tissues that require adequate nutrition to function optimally
This saves time and frustration (for both the patient and the clinician)
For individuals with severe or complex obesity (higher BMI and significant health issues), bariatric surgery is often considered the more effective and durable treatment, especially for long-term weight maintenance and disease remission
When you are consuming fewer calories, every meal needs to count nutritionally