Some people with type 2 diabetes have a hard time losing weight.
REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA – There is one thing that can determine the success of a long-term diet in people with type two diabetes. According to studies, it can depend on how well the diet program goes in the beginning.
These results come from new research that analyzes weight loss program patients with type two diabetes. The study was initiated by PhD student Lulwa Al-Abdullah of the University of Glasgow.
The results of the study, which will be presented this week, found a specific link. Study participants who did not find a decrease body weight up to 0.5% in the first four weeks are less likely to be successful in the long-term diet.
The researchers looked at data from 1,658 type 2 diabetes patients referred to a weight loss center in Glasgow, Scotland. About 20 percent managed to lose at least five percent of their body weight in 16 weeks.
During that time, patients participated in seven of nine weight management sessions. Of those who lost 0.5% in the first three sessions in four weeks, 90.4% had short-term positive results.
After three years, 8% of them managed to maintain a weight loss of 5% or more. An initial weight loss of at least 2.5% in the first month will further increase the chances of long-term diet success.
Weight management services in Glasgow and across the UK have programs that emphasize behavior change and dietary changes. The program also aims to increase physical activity.
Sessions are usually held every one to two weeks. Participants are usually asked to follow the program for three to four months to lose weight and maintain weight loss.
Although the program has shown success, Al-Abdullah said some participants often find it difficult to lose weight. Many do not complete the program and find it difficult to maintain results.
“In this project, we wanted to identify the demographic, clinical and process factors associated with predicting short- and medium-term weight loss success,” said Al-Abdullah.
Apparently, early weight loss is the most important measure. This suggests that it is not enough to refer patients to a weight loss program without evaluating their initial progress.
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