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Patients achieved significant mean weight loss of 10.7 kg at study exit.
Clinicians can expect significant weight loss outcomes from structured weight management programs.
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Patients achieved significant mean weight loss (10.7 kg) at study exit.
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The study involves a cohort of patients with documented outcomes.
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Association Between Glycosylated Hemoglobin and Intentional Weight Loss in Overweight and Obese Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Ghanshyam Palamaner Subash Shantha et al. · The Diabetes Educator · 2012
DOI 10.1177/0145721712443293
cohort · n=72Cited 45×
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