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Can anything be done about lipodistraphy?
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Let me explain: A rare group of disorders that can be acquired or inherited and involves adipose tissue abnormalities. The three forms of the condition are: total lipodystrophy, partial lipodystrophy and localized lipodystrophy. The latest treatments for lipodystrophy: insulin sulfonylureas metformin acarbose thiazolidinediones troglitazone fibrates statins transplantation of white fat.
Answered 12/9/2013
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