Last updated July 14, 2026
Key finding
Body weight decreased by 9.0 kg (95% CI: -13.2, -4.77) at 24 months.
An interdisciplinary obesity care approach led to significant weight loss and improved diabetes control over 2 years compared to usual care.
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An interdisciplinary obesity care approach led to significant weight loss and improved diabetes control over 2 years compared to usual care.
The study highlights the importance of an interdisciplinary approach to obesity management in improving diabetes control. Given the rising prevalence of obesity and diabetes, these findings suggest that healthcare providers should consider implementing tailored obesity care strategies to enhance patient outcomes and reduce the burden of these chronic conditions.
The study did not provide detailed information on the sample size. Results may not be generalizable to all populations with diabetes. The long-term sustainability of the intervention's effects was not assessed.
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Giuliana OM, Iain KR, Sharon PL, Michelle LK. The interdisciplinary obesity approach, compared with usual diabetes care, resulted in sustained weight loss and improved diabetes control over 2 years. Clinical Obesity. 2024;15(2):e12715. doi:10.1111/cob.12715
Body weight decreased by 9.0 kg (95% CI: -13.2, -4.77) at 24 months.
BMI decreased by 3.51 kg/m² (95% CI: -4.93, -2.08) at 24 months.
HbA1c decreased by 0.63% (95% CI: -1.17%, -0.08%) at 24 months.
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This study contributes evidence to Tailored interdisciplinary obesity care approach and BMI, Body weight, Estimated glomerular filtration rate, and 2 more.
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Tailored interdisciplinary obesity care approach → BMI
Tailored interdisciplinary obesity care approach → BMI
Tailored interdisciplinary obesity care approach → Body weight
Tailored interdisciplinary obesity care approach → Body weight
Tailored interdisciplinary obesity care approach → Estimated glomerular filtration rate
Tailored interdisciplinary obesity care approach → Estimated glomerular filtration rate
Tailored interdisciplinary obesity care approach → HbA1c
Tailored interdisciplinary obesity care approach → HbA1c
Tailored interdisciplinary obesity care approach → Mean leptin level change
Tailored interdisciplinary obesity care approach → Mean leptin level change
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This study contributes to evidence on Tailored interdisciplinary obesity care approach and Body Mass Index, Tailored interdisciplinary obesity care approach and Body Weight.
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Tailored interdisciplinary obesity care approach appears to improve BMI.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
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BMI
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
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Tailored interdisciplinary obesity care approach appears to improve Body weight.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
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Body weight
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
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Tailored interdisciplinary obesity care approach appears to improve HbA1c.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
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HbA1c
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
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Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of Tailored interdisciplinary obesity care approach for Estimated glomerular filtration rate.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
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Estimated glomerular filtration rate
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
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