Manejo del peso en pacientes con Diabetes mellitus tipo 2

Abstract

Introduction: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is a preventable chronic non-communicable disease with high morbidity and mortality if not diagnosed and managed early. Complications are progressive, and according to the World Health Organization (WHO), their incidence is estimated to increase exponentially due to lifestyle changes. Methodology: This is a narrative literature review study conducted through an extensive bibliographic search on weight management in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus using scientific databases such as PubMed, SciELO, Cochrane Library, and ScienceDirect, following the PRISMA strategy. Conclusions: Weight management in T2DM has shown fasting glycemia and HbA1c levels benefits. Combining a hypocaloric diet with moderate-intensity physical activity is recommended because it significantly reduces insulin resistance and fasting glycemia. In addition, it has been shown that complications associated with T2DM are lower in patients with adequate body weight control.