Adherence

In overweight adults with Type 2 Diabetes, baseline fasting glucose, anxiety levels, insulin dose, numbness in extremities, and waist-to-hip ratio are significant predictors of successful diet-induced weight loss (≥5%), whereas factors like initial weight, diet history, and exercise do not predict success in this specific population.

If you have Type 2 Diabetes, standard weight loss advice (like focusing on exercise or past diet history) may not predict your success. Instead, look at your current health markers: your fasting glucose, anxiety levels, and insulin needs are strong indicators of how much weight you might lose on a low-calorie diet. Managing your anxiety and understanding your diabetes complications can be key to sticking with the plan.