For example, in the DiRECT study of people with obesity and diabetes, very severe caloric restriction leading to a loss of 15% of body weight led to complete remission of type 2 diabetes in 85% of participants
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Judith Korner, an endocrinologist and director of the Metabolic and Weight Control Center at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, there are three major considerations for assessing whether new medicines are right for her patients: how well they work, how safe and tolerable they are to take, and how much they cost
Chronic administration reduces body weight, improves insulin sensitivity, and enhances lipid metabolism, supporting its dual benefits in glycemic control and weight management
'In most cases, we've seen very good results,' he said