Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Early weight-loss success identifies nonresponders after a lifestyle intervention in a worksite diabetes prevention trial.
People with prediabetes are at increased risk for developing type 2 diabetes mellitus. Weight reduction through lifestyle modification can significantly reduce diabetes risk. Yet, weight loss varies among individuals and some people do not achieve clinically meaningful weight loss after treatment. ⋯ The first month of lifestyle treatment is a critical period for helping participants achieve weight loss. Otherwise, individuals who fail to achieve at least 2.5% weight loss may benefit from more intensive rescue efforts or stepped-care interventions.