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ea0029p1277 | Obesity | ICEECE2012

Effects of diet and physical activity-induced weight loss on insulin resistance in severely obese patients

Tancic Gajic M. , Vujovic S. , Ivovic M. , Vukcevic M. , Marina L. , Arizanovic Z. , Micic D.

Introduction: Insulin resistance is quite common among obese individuals. Lifestyle interventions like diet interventions and regular physical activity are still important and safe first-line therapy.The aim of this study was to assess the effects of diet and physical activity-induced weight loss on insulin resistance in extremely obese patients.Methods: Forty-four patients (mean age 41.05±10.23 years) were consecutively recru...