Adherence
A 19-week dietitian-led group lifestyle intervention (GLI) adapted from the Look AHEAD study produces significantly greater weight loss and diabetes medication reduction compared to standard dietitian referral (RD) in primary care patients with type 2 diabetes.
If you have type 2 diabetes and are overweight, a structured, weekly group program led by a dietitian is significantly more effective than standard, sporadic nutrition advice. The program uses meal replacements and weekly check-ins to help you lose weight and reduce your need for diabetes medication. While it requires a time commitment of about 19 weeks, the clinical benefits in weight loss and medication reduction are substantial compared to standard care.
An affordable GLI achieved significantly more weight loss and medication reduction than RD in primary care patients with type 2 diabetes.
Why this rating
Randomized controlled trial with high retention (95%), though limited by single-site design and small sample size (n=57).
Source
Improving diabetes outcomes through lifestyle change – A randomized controlled trial
Linda M. Delahanty et al. · Obesity · 2015
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