Diabetes-Related Distress, Insulin Dose, and Age Contribute to Insulin-Associated Weight Gain in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Results of a Prospective Study
Clinical Trial News Wednesday, July 16th, 2014Diabetes Care July 10, 2014
OBJECTIVE The determinants of insulin-associated weight gain in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) are partly unknown. Therefore, we conducted a prospective study to identify predictors of insulin-associated weight gain.
RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS In patients with T2DM, we assessed physical activity by accelerometry and diabetes-related distress measured by questionnaires before and 6 and 12 months after starting insulin therapy. Glycemic control (HbA1c) and insulin dose were monitored.Read More