Mixed
A digitally enabled, time-restricted eating (TRE) program combined with low-carbohydrate intake and behavioral support leads to clinically significant weight loss (mean 9.2%) and improved glycemic control in overweight/obese adults, with effects sustained at 12 months.
If you are overweight or obese, a structured program combining time-restricted eating (like 16:8), lower carbohydrate intake, and regular support from a clinician and peer mentor can lead to significant, sustained weight loss (around 9%) and better blood sugar control over a year. It is important to have professional support to manage the behavioral aspects and ensure safety.
At 12-month, members mean actual and percentage weight loss was −9.0 kg (7.0; p < 0.001) and −9.2% (6.7, p < 0.001) respectively... Glycated hemoglobin was significantly improved at 6 months in people living with T2D (−11 mmol/mol [5.7] p = 0.012).
Why this rating
Service evaluation with self-reported data and high attrition (41% retention), lacking a control group.
Source
Real‐world data of a digitally enabled, time‐restricted eating weight management program in public sector workers living with overweight and obesity in the United Kingdom: A service evaluation of the Roczen program
Adrian Brown et al. · Obesity Science & Practice · 2024
DOI 10.1002/osp4.730
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