doi:10.3389/fnut.2025.1659500 Abdallah H, Khalil M, Farella I, et al
You should aim to eat a diet rich in complex carbohydrates including vegetables and fruit as well as healthy fats like nuts, seeds and olive oil
The only explanation for this difference is increased energy expenditure
Diabetes-specific formula with standard of care improves glycemic control, body composition, and cardiometabolic risk factors in overweight and obese adults with type 2 diabetes: results from a randomized controlled trial
Furthermore, the STEP 3 trial demonstrated that combining the medication with intensive behavioral therapy and a low-calorie diet resulted in a 16.0 percent reduction at week 68 (Source: STEP 3 Trial, Wadden et al., JAMA 2021)
Two medications that have been making headlines for their effectiveness in weight management are Zepbound ( tirzepatide ) and semaglutide GLP-1