Long-term effects of modest weight loss in type II diabetic patients
RR Wing, R Koeske, LH Epstein…�- Archives of internal�…, 1987 - jamanetwork.com
• Since most obese patients with type II diabetes are unable to achieve ideal body weight,
this study examined whether more modest weight losses would provide a long-term benefit.
Type II diabetic patients (N= 114) were treated in a behavioral weight control program and
followed up for one year. Weight loss was significantly correlated with improvements in
glycosylated hemoglobin values at posttreatment (r=. 55) and one year (r=. 51). Patients who
lost more than 6.9 kg or had more than 5% reduction in body weight had significant�…
this study examined whether more modest weight losses would provide a long-term benefit.
Type II diabetic patients (N= 114) were treated in a behavioral weight control program and
followed up for one year. Weight loss was significantly correlated with improvements in
glycosylated hemoglobin values at posttreatment (r=. 55) and one year (r=. 51). Patients who
lost more than 6.9 kg or had more than 5% reduction in body weight had significant�…