Research
Metabolic adaptation
Obesity is a primary driver for the development of type 2 diabetes.
Weight loss interventions should be prioritized in managing patients with type 2 diabetes.
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Since obesity is the primary driver for the development of type 2 diabetes, it is unsurprising that therapeutic weight loss is a powerful intervention that can ameliorate or reverse many of the metabolic abnormalities present in those with diabetes.
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