Obesity and Diabetes. Review uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • Obesity is the most significant risk factor for the development of diabetes. Both obesity and diabetes rates have continued to increase in tandem and pose increased mortality for patients and increased health care costs for the community. Weight loss of 5% or more of total body weight renders improvements in glycemic control, decreases in the need for diabetes medications, and improved quality of life. Cotreatment of obesity and diabetes requires a comprehensive medical approach that encompasses intensive lifestyle modification including behavioral changes, nutrition, and physical activity, as well as pharmacotherapy and possible surgical management.

publication date

  • December 1, 2021

Research

keywords

  • Behavior Therapy
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
  • Exercise
  • Hypoglycemic Agents
  • Metformin
  • Obesity
  • Weight Loss

Identity

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 85118550569

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1016/j.cnur.2021.07.008

PubMed ID

  • 34749892

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 56

issue

  • 4