Research Article
Assessment of Weight Loss in the Management of Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Primary Care in Trinidad
Author(s): Kameel Mungrue, Lesley-Ann Roper and Tamika ChungKameel Mungrue, Lesley-Ann Roper and Tamika Chung
Objectives: To determine the proportion of patients with Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) who lost 5-10% of their body weight as part of their initial management. To determine associations between metformin use, advice on dietary and physical modification on weight loss. Design and method: A retrospective observational study was performed with a total of 647 adults age range 71years (92-21) with T2DM, identified from the diabetic registry at El Socorro health center. Adults with BMI>25, demographics, initial weight on joining clinic and weight 12-18 months after attending clinic, lifestyle changes and metformin use were recorded. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 15. Multiple linear regression was used to determine predictors of weight loss. Additionally, any relationships between variables and weight loss were highlighted using the Pearson's correlation. Res.. View More»