The Effects of Treatment on Body Mass Index in Giant Cell Arteritis: A Post Hoc Analysis of the GiACTA Trial.
Naomi J PatelXiaoqing FuYuqing ZhangSebastian H UnizonyZachary Scott WallaceHyon K ChoiJohn H StonePublished in: Rheumatology and therapy (2021)
Cumulative prednisone exposure is associated with increased BMI in GCA patients. In those with newly diagnosed disease, effective disease control regardless of the treatment used also contributes to BMI increase. Modest weight gain may be an indicator of adequate treatment response.