title: Weight reduction in diabetes.
abstract: Obesity and diabetes incidence and prevalence are rampant in our Westernized civilization; they are both increasing and carry with them many medical complications. There is clear evidence that aggressive treatment of these conditions, in particular preventing weight gain and ideally facilitating weight reduction in patients can minimize and reduce these complications. We review data supporting these observations, and review options and recommendations to support the practitioners in helping their patients achieve these goals safely.
authors: Department of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. stschwar@gmail.com
authors: Stanley
authors: S
authors: Schwartz
authors: Anthony N
authors: AN
authors: Fabricatore
authors: Andrea
authors: A
authors: Diamond
mesh_terms: D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000178:diet therapy / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D004038:Diet, Reducing; D006801:Humans; D009765:Obesity / Q000178:diet therapy / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D015431:Weight Loss / Q000502:physiology*