title: [Weight changes and the effect of anti-diabetes treatment in the first 5 years after diabetes diagnosis - secondary publication].
abstract: We monitored changes in patients' weight during the first 5 years after diabetes diagnosis. Data were from 711 newly diagnosed diabetic patients aged 40 or over managed in general practice. Patients whose only treatment was advice on diet generally maintained an initial weight loss of 5-7 kg over the 5 years. Patients receiving metformin or sulfonylureas maintained an average weight loss of 2-4 kg depending on age and sex, while an acceptable average glycaemic control was achieved. The results indicate that weight reduction is a practicable treatment in diabetic patients.
authors.affiliation: Forskningsenheden for Almen Praksis i København, Københavns Universitet, Center for Sundhed og Samfund, Øster Farimagsgade 5, Postboks 2099, DK-1014 København K. no@gpract.ku.dk
authors.forename: Niels
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: de Fine Olivarius
authors.forename: Anne Helms
authors.initials: AH
authors.lastname: Andreasen
authors.forename: Volkert
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Siersma
authors.forename: Bjørn
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Richelsen
authors.forename: Henning
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Beck-Nielsen