Research

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A comprehensive lifestyle intervention (diet, physical activity, behavioral counseling) induces clinically significant weight loss (≥5%) and maintains it in over 45% of overweight/obese individuals with type 2 diabetes at 4 years.

To lose and keep off weight with type 2 diabetes, you need a structured plan that includes a calorie-controlled diet (using meal replacements can help initially), at least 175 minutes of moderate exercise per week, and regular check-ins with a counselor or healthcare provider. Consistency in attending these sessions and tracking your food and activity is the strongest predictor of long-term success.

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These results provide critical evidence that a comprehensive lifestyle intervention can induce clinically significant weight loss (i.e., ≥5%) in overweight/obese participants with type 2 diabetes and maintain this loss in more than 45% of patients at 4 years.
Thomas A. Wadden et al. · Obesity · 2011

Why this rating

Large-scale, randomized controlled trial (RCT) with long-term follow-up (4 years) and intention-to-treat analysis.

Source

Four‐Year Weight Losses in the Look AHEAD Study: Factors Associated With Long‐Term Success

Thomas A. Wadden et al. · Obesity · 2011

DOI 10.1038/oby.2011.230

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