Research
Adherence
Lifestyle interventions for type 2 diabetes often fail to maintain weight loss and glycemic improvements long-term after the intervention ends.
Expect some weight regain after a structured program ends. To mitigate this, seek ongoing support, such as maintenance groups or periodic check-ins, as lifestyle interventions alone often fail to sustain long-term results without continued engagement.
GoodQualifiesMEDIUM confidence
Aas et al. [20] reported weight regain and HbA1c regression to baseline levels in the lifestyle intervention group 12 months after intervention completion... Longer-term findings from the Look AHEAD trial... showed that even with continued contact and ongoing resources, weight regain occurred after large initial weight loss
Why this rating
Based on specific trials cited within the meta-analysis (Aas, Look AHEAD).
Source
Effectiveness of lifestyle‐based weight loss interventions for adults with type 2 diabetes: a systematic review and meta‐analysis
Caroline O. Terranova et al. · Diabetes Obesity and Metabolism · 2014
Meta-analysis · 10 studiesCited 94×
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