Confounding by obesity (which itself increases autoimmune risk)
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In rare cases, lipoic acid can cause hypoglycemia
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The abdomen tends to produce milder reactions than the thigh for most users, likely because abdominal subcutaneous fat provides a more consistent depot environment with fewer blood vessels