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The importance of obesity in diabetes and its treatment with sibutramine

International Journal of Obesity volume 25, pages S24–S28 (2001)Cite this article

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Weight gain is a known risk factor for the development of type 2 diabetes and even modest weight reduction can reduce the risk of developing diabetes, so controlling body weight is an important public health goal in the fight against diabetes and its comorbidities. Weight reduction is also a cornerstone of diabetes management, improving glycaemic control and reducing other risk factors associated with this disease. Pharmacotherapies such as sibutramine contribute to the management of type 2 diabetes in overweight and obese patients.

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  1. Department of Diabetology, Metabolism and Clinical Nutrition, University Hospital Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium

    LF Van Gaal & FW Peiffer

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Van Gaal, L., Peiffer, F. The importance of obesity in diabetes and its treatment with sibutramine. Int J Obes 25 (Suppl 4), S24–S28 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.ijo.0801935

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