Research
Adherence
Clinic-based behavioral lifestyle counseling and/or education promotes modest but statistically significant weight loss in individuals with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes, even with low adherence (1-2 sessions).
If you have newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes, attending even a single 60-90 minute lifestyle counseling session can help you lose about 6 pounds. You do not need to attend dozens of sessions to see a benefit; starting with one or two sessions is a highly effective first step.
ModerateSupportsMEDIUM confidence
Our findings suggest that even a small “dose” of formal behavioral lifestyle counseling and/or education (i.e., attending one session) offered at outpatient clinics can be beneficial and promotes modest weight loss.
Why this rating
Observational study with propensity score adjustment; not a randomized controlled trial, introducing potential selection bias.
Source
Impact of Education on Weight in Newly Diagnosed Type 2 Diabetes: Every Little Bit Helps
Kristen M.J. Azar et al. · PLoS ONE · 2015
DOI 10.1371/journal.pone.0129348
cohort · n=1314Cited 9×
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