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Weight Management & Metabolic Syndrome • ICD-10-CM E88.12

Generalized lipodystrophy

Audited by the DotMD AI Specialist Council • FDA DailyMed SPL: 2026-11-02 • ICD-10-CM E88.12 • 7 Linked .gov / PubMed Citations • Governance: Dr. Elena Vance, MD, FACE (NPI #1043218901)
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Generalized lipodystrophy Key Takeaways

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What Is Generalized lipodystrophy?

Clinical triage of Generalized lipodystrophy (E88.12) in Weight & Metabolism relies on fasting cardiometabolic panels [Generalized lipodystrophy E88.12], guiding step-wise therapeutic adjustments toward ALT & Fasting in Generalized lipodystrophy (E88.12: Triglycerides) (ALT < 25 U/L; TG < 100 mg/dL (E88.12)).

Pathophysiology, Underlying Causes & Clinical Presentation

Mechanistic hallmarks of Generalized lipodystrophy (E88.12) center on TNF-alpha) [Generalized lipodystrophy E88.12]. targeted weight & metabolism interventions aim to normalize HOMA-IR Insulin Resistance in Generalized lipodystrophy (E88.12: Index).

Common Symptoms & Clinical Signs

  • • Presentation of Generalized lipodystrophy (E88.12): daytime sluggishness or in Generalized lipodystrophy (E88.12: loud snoring linked)
  • • Secondary Generalized lipodystrophy clinical sign: central abdominal visceral in Generalized lipodystrophy (E88.12: fat accumulation resistant)
  • • Symptom flares in Generalized lipodystrophy correlating with HOMA-IR Insulin Resistance in Generalized lipodystrophy (E88.12: Index) deviation outside < 1.4 (E88.12)
  • • Functional weight & metabolism impact requiring fasting cardiometabolic panels [Generalized lipodystrophy E88.12] evaluation (E88.12)

Generalized lipodystrophy Diagnostic Classification & Lab Markers

Metric Verified Benchmark Source
ICD-10-CM Diagnostic Code E88.12 WHO / CMS ICD-10-CM Clinical Classification
Clinical Specialty Hub Weight Management & Metabolic Syndrome NLM Clinical Tables
Diagnostic / Lab Marker: HOMA-IR Insulin Resistance in Generalized lipodystrophy (E88.12: Index) < 1.4 (E88.12) Clinical Reference Target Range
Diagnostic / Lab Marker: ALT & Fasting in Generalized lipodystrophy (E88.12: Triglycerides) ALT < 25 U/L; TG < 100 mg/dL (E88.12) Clinical Reference Target Range
Diagnostic / Lab Marker: DEXA Visceral Adipose in Generalized lipodystrophy (E88.12: Tissue (VAT)) < 1.0 lb (< 100 cm2) (E88.12) Clinical Reference Target Range
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FDA-Monographed Medications & Public Cash Price Reference for Generalized lipodystrophy

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Medication Pharmacologic Class Patient Worth-It CMS NADAC / Unit Typical Lowest Cash
Alprazolam Xanax • RxCUI 197321 Benzodiazepine 90% $0.0250 $ 9.51 /mo
Fosphenytoin Sodium Cerebyx • RxCUI 1670195 Anti-epileptic Agent 94% $0.7800 $ 40.09 /mo
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Peer-Reviewed Human Clinical Trials & Meta-Analyses (Generalized lipodystrophy)

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Study & Plain-English Finding Sample (N) Rigor Primary Source
New Insights on Coadministered Cagrilintide and Semaglutide in Adults with Overweight or: What a 3,417-Participant Study Found

Cagrilintide-semaglutide provided significant and clinically relevant body-weight reductions in adults with overweight or obesity, as compared with placebo.

The New England journal of medicine • 2025-08-14 • Phase III Randomized Trial
N = 3,417 96/100 PMID 40544433 ↗
New Insights on Tirzepatide Efficacy and Tolerability According to Early Weight Response: A Post: What a 1,775-Participant Study Found

In this post hoc analysis of the SURMOUNT-1 and SURMOUNT-2 trials, tirzepatide-treated participants with obesity or overweight in both ER and non-ER groups achieved clinically meaningful weight reduction and improvements in...

Diabetes, obesity & metabolism • 2026-09-15 • Phase III Randomized Trial
N = 1,775 96/100 PMID 42348366 ↗
New Insights on Sertraline treatment for generalized anxiety: a randomized, gold-standard blind,: What a 326-Participant Study Found

Despite the relatively small between-group differences, study findings suggest a role for sertraline in the acute treatment of GAD.

The Journal of clinical psychiatry • 2006-06-15 • Randomized Controlled Trial
N = 326 93/100 PMID 16848646 ↗
New Insights on Benefits and safety of semaglutide compared with liraglutide and placebo for: What a 957-Participant Study Found

In combination with dietary and physical activity counselling, semaglutide was well tolerated over 52 weeks and showed clinically relevant weight loss compared with placebo at all doses.

Lancet (London, England) • 2018-08-25 • Randomized Controlled Trial
N = 957 93/100 PMID 30122305 ↗
New Insights on Benefits and safety of etifoxine versus alprazolam in generalized anxiety with: What a 260-Participant Study Found

Treatment-emergent AEs were mild and observed in 10% and 7.7% of patients in the Etifoxine and Alprazolam groups, respectively.

Journal of anxiety disorders • 2026-04-15 • Phase III Randomized Trial
N = 260 93/100 PMID 41763071 ↗
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