Abstract
The primary aim of the current thesis is:
– To determine the effect of cognitive behavioral group therapy on maintaining weight during 2 years of follow-up after weight loss via a very low-calorie diet in overweight and obese adults with type 2 diabetes.
The secondary aims are:
– To evaluate the effects of cognitive behavioral group therapy on cardiovascular risk factors and psychological wellbeing during 2 years of follow-up after weight loss via a very low-calorie diet.
– To determine which individuals benefit most from a very low-calorie diet.
– To determine the short-term effect of diet-induced weight loss on glycemic parameters and cardiovascular disease risk factors.
Original language | English |
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Award date | 29 Nov 2017 |
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Print ISBNs | 9789492683731 |
Publication status | Published - 29 Nov 2017 |
Research programs
- EMC COEUR-09-39-01
- EMC NIHES-04-58-01