Date Y, Nakazato M, Murakami N, Kojima M, Kangawa K, Matsukura S
BMI codes and other categories of Z codes (Z68, Z86.3 etc.) may be used as a secondary code when the associated diagnosis is documented. A BMI reported by a nutritionist or registered nurse may be used if the diagnosis of obesity, overweight, or underweight is documented by the responsible physician
If a patient does not achieve at least 5% weight loss within 12 to 16 weeks at the maximum tolerated dose, healthcare providers may recommend exploring alternative options
Other conditions that have been associated with MetS are strongly related with insulin resistance and adiposity, namely, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), polycystic ovarian syndrome, obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), hypogonadism, lipodystrophy, and microvascular disease
More than 90% of participants on the combination lost 5% of body weight, and more than half lost 20%