Energy balance
A modest weight loss of 5% to 10% produces significant improvements in glycaemia, blood pressure, and lipid profiles, whereas larger losses (15%+) are required for remission of type 2 diabetes and improvements in obstructive sleep apnea.
Focus on the first 5-10% of body weight loss as a major medical success. This threshold significantly improves blood sugar, blood pressure, and lipids. Do not wait until you reach an 'ideal' weight to see health benefits; the first few kilograms lost provide measurable protection against chronic disease.
Modest weight loss (5%-10%) improves glycaemia, blood pressure, lipids, the need for medications, mobility and quality of life... For patients with more co-morbidities, treatments that produce more weight loss are indicated... a weight loss of 15 kg achieved by patients with type 2 diabetes was associated with normoglycaemia and requiring no diabetes medications, called diabetes remission.
Why this rating
Supported by large randomized controlled trials (DPP, DiRECT) and meta-analyses cited in the text.
Source
Evidence‐based weight loss interventions: Individualized treatment options to maximize patient outcomes
George A. Bray et al. · Diabetes Obesity and Metabolism · 2020
DOI 10.1111/dom.14200
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