Should Weight Management Be a Primary Treatment Goal for Type 2 Diabetes?-Should Weight Management Be a Primary Treatment Goal for Type 2 Diabetes?

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In this video debate, Dr. David Nathan and Dr. Ildiko Lingvay discuss whether weight management should be a primary treatment goal for type 2 diabetes. Dr. Nathan argues against weight management as the primary goal, while Dr. Lingvay argues in favor of it. Dr. Nathan presents evidence from studies like the Diabetes Prevention Program, suggesting that weight loss can prevent the progression of type 2 diabetes. However, he believes that weight management should be a secondary goal compared to glycemic control. On the other hand, Dr. Lingvay emphasizes the benefits of weight loss in type 2 diabetes, citing studies that show reduced complications with bariatric surgery, such as retinopathy, nephropathy, and neuropathy. She advocates for a target of 15% weight loss achievable with medications like semaglutide and terzepatide. Dr. Nathan questions the level of evidence supporting weight loss as the primary goal and expresses concerns about cost and side effects of weight loss medications. The debate concludes with Dr. Lingvay asserting that weight loss is a primary target for holistic treatment, while Dr. Nathan maintains that glycemic control should remain the primary focus but weight management can be a secondary goal. Overall, the debate highlights the need for further research to understand the most effective approaches to treating type 2 diabetes.

Keywords

video debate

weight management

primary treatment goal

type 2 diabetes

Dr. David Nathan

Dr. Ildiko Lingvay

evidence

Diabetes Prevention Program

glycemic control

bariatric surgery

15% weight loss

medications


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