Weight Loss Archives - Endocrinology Advisor

Weight Loss Tied to Better Sperm Count, Concentration

August 24, 2022

Sperm concentration and sperm count are improved in men with obesity after diet-induced weight loss, according to a study published.

Obesity

Time-Restricted Eating Early in Day More Effective for Weight Loss

August 18, 2022

Time-restricted eating (TRE) by eating early in the day is more effective for weight loss at 14 weeks than eating over a period of 12 or more hours daily.

Type 2 Diabetes

Loop vs Roux-En-Y DJB-SG Induced More Weight Loss in Type 2 Diabetes

By

Jessica Nye, PhD

August 12, 2022

Researchers compared the short-term efficacy and safety of loop vs Roux-en-Y duodenojejunal bypass with sleeve gastrectomy in type 2 diabetes.

Obesity

Impact of Weight Loss on Rheumatoid Arthritis Disease Activity, Biomarkers

By

Emily Pond

July 21, 2022

Researchers examined whether weight loss improves rheumatoid arthritis activity and/or musculoskeletal synovitis measures in patients with obesity.

Obesity

Eating Avocados No Aid for Visceral Fat Loss

July 21, 2022

Eating a daily avocado for six months does not reduce visceral adipose tissue volume among individuals with elevated waist circumference.

Type 2 Diabetes

Maintaining Weight Loss After Intensive Lifestyle Intervention and Lower CV Risk in Type 2 DM

By

Jessica Nye, PhD

July 14, 2022

Researchers sought to determine if the CV effect of intensive lifestyle intervention varies depending on if patient’s can maintain weight loss after the initial intervention.

Obesity

Can Weight Loss/Lifestyle Intervention Effectively Address OSA?

By

Sheila Jacobs

June 7, 2022

In OSA, is combining usual care via CPAP with a weight loss/lifestyle intervention an effective approach for treating men with OSA who are overweight or obese?

Obesity

Motivational Interviewing Not Better in Weight Loss Programs

April 6, 2022

There is no evidence to suggest that motivational interviewing increases the effectiveness of BWMPs for controlling weight.

Obesity

High Instance of Medication Discontinuation Up to 5 Years After Laparoscopic Weight Loss Surgery

By

Jessica Nye, PhD

March 10, 2022

Investigators compared rates of diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia medication discontinuation in patients who underwent gastric bypass vs sleeve gastrectomy.

Obesity

Semaglutide Superior to Liraglutide for Weight Loss

January 26, 2022

Among adults with overweight or obesity, once-weekly subcutaneous semaglutide plus counseling for diet and physical activity results in significantly greater weight loss.