UK general practices using weight-loss approach for reversal of type 2 diabetes

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UK general practices using weight-loss approach for reversal of type 2 diabetes

11 September 2019

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Wednesday 11 September 2019, 06:30 AM

Dunedin dietitian Helen Gibbs and University of Otago professor of human nutrition Jim Mann enthused about a Scottish weight-loss programme

The real magic of the programme is changing the way people eat as they transition back to normal eating A Scottish innovation is the most excitin

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References

1. Lean EJ, Leslie WS, Barnes AC, et al. Primary care-led weight management for remission of type 2 diabetes (DiRECT): an open-label, cluster-randomised trial. Lancet 2018;391,20120:541-551.

2. Johnston BC, Kanters S, Bandayrel K, et al. Comparison of weight loss among named diet programs in overweight and obese adults: a meta-analysis – JAMA 2014;3;312(9):923-33.

3. Athinarayanan Shaminie J, Adams RN, Hallberg SJ, et al. Long-Term Effects of a Novel Continuous Remote care intervention including nutritional ketosis for the management of type 2 diabetes: A 2-year non-randomized clinical trial. Front Endocrinol 2019;10:348 (online 5 June 2019).

4. Prevention of type 2 diabetes mellitus by changes in lifestyle among subjects with impaired glucose tolerance. N Engl J Med 2001;344(18):1343-50.

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