Vol 9, No 1 (2008): Practical Diabetology
Review article
Published online: 2008-04-01
How to treat obesity - a review of current therapeutic methods
Diabetologia Praktyczna 2008;9(1):39-43.
Abstract
The prevalence of obesity has increased over the recent
past and it is important and severe public health
problem. Several previous studies have shown that
patients with obesity have higher morbidity and
mortality. This review article discusses the significance
of each of the methods of weight reduction,
briefly reviews prior research in each area, identifies
barriers to success of losing weight, and makes some recommendations. Diet and exercise are considered
important components of a treatment strategy for
adults with obesity. Appropriate use of diet and exercise
can improve insulin sensitivity and glycemic
control. Farmacotherapy can be helpful in the treatment
of obesity. The observations confirmed that
surgically induced body weight loss in obese subjects
decreased overall mortality and improved metabolic
disturbances associated with obesity. (Diabet.
Prakt. 2008; 9: 39-43)
Keywords: obesitycaloric restricted dietbariatric surgery