Concurrent Management of Type 2 Diabetes and Obesity
Type 2 diabetes is prevalent in South Africa, with most diagnosed patients also being affected by comorbid obesity. Weight loss can mitigate otherwise substantial risk in people with obesity and diabetes. Strategies for the management of weight in patients with type 2 diabetes include lifestyle modifications, which should be interested early; pharmacotherapy and surgery. Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists and dual incretin agonists are among the most effective medications to manage type 2 diabetes and obesity concurrently. Surgical intervention is a treatment option for the minority of people with type 2 diabetes and obesity.
