Localized lipodystrophy

This study tested whether a new map for insulin injection sites (either digital or paper) could reduce skin lumps caused by insulin. 170 adults with diabetes who had been using insulin for at least six months took part. The map helped people rotate injection spots, aiming to impr…

This study looked for a new gene that causes hereditary lipodystrophy, a rare disease where people lose body fat and often develop diabetes and heart problems. Researchers studied DNA and cells from 2 patients who had the disease but no known genetic cause. The goal was to find t…

This study looked at whether it's safe to do liposuction at the same time as a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty). 63 adults were split into groups that had different amounts of skin lifting with or without liposuction. The goal was to see if the combination caused more complications li…