Comparison of an online versus conventional multidisciplinary collaborative weight loss programme in type 2 diabetes mellitus: A randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

The aim of this study was to examine the effect of an online multidisciplinary weight loss management programme.

Methods

Between July 2016 and July 2017 this randomized controlled trial recruited patients in Nanjing, China who were living with type 2 diabetes mellitus and who were obese or overweight and randomized them to online versus conventional groups. All participants were managed by a multidisciplinary team. The experimental group was managed using the Why Wait WeChat Platform for Weight Reduction Management.

Results

There were 55 and 52 participants in the online and conventional groups, respectively. The decreases in fasting blood glucose (-4.26 vs. -2.99 mmol/L), 2-h postprandial blood glucose (-4.48 vs. -2.68 mmol/L) and glycated haemoglobin (-22.11 vs.

SUBMITTER: Han Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10078140 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature