Open AccessTreatment of Obesity: An Overview
Author(s) -
Anthony N. Fabricatore,
Thomas A. Wadden
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
clinical diabetes
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.931
H-Index - 37
eISSN - 1945-4953
pISSN - 0891-8929
DOI - 10.2337/diaclin.21.2.67
Subject(s) - medicine , glycemic , obesity , type 2 diabetes , weight loss , diabetes mellitus , intensive care medicine , blood pressure , physical therapy , endocrinology
In Brief Obesity and type 2 diabetes commonly co-occur. Weight loss is associated with significant health benefits, including improved glycemic control and reduced blood pressure. This article reviews approaches to the treatment of obesity, considers special issues relevant to obese patients with type 2 diabetes, and presents suggestions for the prevention of obesity.
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