Abstract
Obesity is a major risk factor for the development of type 2 diabetes;1–3moreover, the presence of obesity in type 2 diabetes is associated with an increased risk of vascular complications associated with the disorder.4,5The majority of patients are overweight or obese at diagnosis of type2diabetes. Recent clinical trials have demonstrated that progression to diabetes in obese patients with impaired glucose tolerance can be prevented through weight reduction and increased levels of physical activity.6,7For patients who have developed type 2 diabetes, intentional weight loss has many potential benefits including improved metabolic control and a reduced need for antidiabetic medications.8–10
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