Diabetes and obesity: new data on mechanisms and intervention trials

Author: Nilsson, Peter M

Source: Expert Review of Cardiovascular Therapy, Volume 3, Number 2, March 2005 , pp. 243-247(5)

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Abstract:

The increase in obesity and Type 2 diabetes on a global scale has heightened interest in how to counteract this epidemic. Improved lifestyle is a fundamental approach but other remedies, such as drugs and surgery, have also been tested. One question requiring further research is what happens after weight loss. Ongoing studies will try to address this question, including the Swedish Obese Subjects (SOS) study, and the Look Action for HEAlth in Diabetes (Look AHEAD) trial in the USA, the latter looking at obese Type 2 diabetes patients.

Keywords: diabetes; diet; obesity; physical exercise; trials; weight loss

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1586/14779072.3.2.243

Publication date: 2005-03-01

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Expert Review of Cardiovascular Therapy provides expert commentary on the clinical applications of the new medicines, therapeutic agents and diagnostics in cardiovascular disease. Coverage inculdes drug therapy, heart disease, vascular disorders, hypertension, cholesterol in cardiovascular disease, heart disease, stroke, heart failure and cardiovascular surgery.
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