Management of Obesity in Diabetes Mellitus
- 1 October 1992
- journal article
- research article
- Published by SAGE Publications in The Diabetes Educator
- Vol. 18 (5) , 407-410
- https://doi.org/10.1177/014572179201800507
Abstract
A primary goal of treatment in obese individuals with NIDDM is weight loss and maintenance. Obesity is a precipitating factor for the development of NIDDM in individuals who are genetically at risk. A variety of weight-loss regimens are available to match the specific needs and lifestyles of individuals. Hypocaloric high-fiber diets have been found to be effective in achieving weight loss, as well as aiding in glycemic and lipid control. very low calorie diets, administered under medical supervision, are useful for obese NIDDM patients with 18-55 kilograms of weight to lose. Lifestyle education appears to be an important element of any successful weight loss program.Keywords
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