Under Obesity Management section from American Diabetes Association published on 2019 Clinical evidence suggests that proper management of obesity can delay the progression from prediabetes into type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in obese patients, resulting in effective treatment of T2DM. In addition, modest and sustained weight loss can be achieved that may help to improve glycemic control and reduce the need for glucose-lowering medications. What Is This Guideline About?
The current guideline aims to provide evidence-based recommendations for weight-loss therapy, including diet, behavioral, pharmacologic, and surgical interventions, for the management of obesity and treatment of hyperglycemia in T2DM patients. The recommendations are divided into the following sections: Assessment Diet, physical activity, and behavioral therapy Pharmacotherapy Metabolic surgery What Was Need For…
