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Intentional Weight Loss And Dose Reductions Of Anti-Diabtetic Medications: A Retrospective Cohort Study, Anita Ashok Kumar, Ghanshyam Palamaner Subash Shantha, Scott Kahan, Rohit Joshua Samson, Nelson David Boddu, Lawrence Jay Cheskin
Intentional Weight Loss And Dose Reductions Of Anti-Diabtetic Medications: A Retrospective Cohort Study, Anita Ashok Kumar, Ghanshyam Palamaner Subash Shantha, Scott Kahan, Rohit Joshua Samson, Nelson David Boddu, Lawrence Jay Cheskin
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Background and Aim
Intentional weight loss, primarily by improving insulin resistance, is known to decrease the need for anti-diabetic medications. In this study, we assess the magnitude of weight loss that resulted in dose reductions or discontinuation of anti-diabetic medications in overweight or obese patients with type 2 diabetes (DM) undergoing weight loss treatment.
Methods
Case records of 50 overweight or obese patients with DM who successfully decreased dosage or discontinued diabetes medications after losing weight via attendance at two University-based, outpatient weight management centers were analyzed. Follow-up visits, weight reduction interventions, and decisions for dose reductions or discontinuation of …