Weight Control

National Geographic (subscription may be required): Lawrence Cheskin quoted in article about stopping intrusive thoughts about food.

tthoma8 — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 17:43:57 +0000

National Geographic (subscription may be required): Lawrence Cheskin quoted in article about stopping intrusive thoughts about food. tthoma8 Wed, 12/04/2024 - 12:43

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Lawrence J. Cheskin, MD

Can’t stop thinking about your next meal? That’s ‘food noise’ – here’s how to stop it.

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New college study finds personalized dietary recommendations combined with continuous glucose monitoring helps individuals with prediabetes lose more weight

dhawkin — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 14:45:49 +0000

New college study finds personalized dietary recommendations combined with continuous glucose monitoring helps individuals with prediabetes lose more weight dhawkin Fri, 09/06/2024 - 10:45

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Raedeh Basiri, PhD, RDN

Lawrence J. Cheskin, MD

The randomized clinical trial found that this approach can enhance weight loss and reduce carbohydrate intake in individuals with prediabetes.

Individuals with prediabetes who had obesity and overweight are at high risk of developing diabetes and its related medical conditions. However, long-term weight loss can be challenging, and programs that focus on weight loss through calorie restriction can be difficult to maintain.

A new College of Public Health study led by Raedeh Basiri in the Department of Nutrition and Food Studies used new methods to help individuals with prediabetes who had obesity and overweight lose weight without following a weight-loss diet. The study didn’t focus on a reduction in calories or an increase in physical activity. Instead, it focused on healthy eating and personal goal setting based on how the body responds to different types of foods. They found that using continuous glucose monitoring devices (CGMs) along with personalized nutrition therapy doubled participants’ weight loss and fat reduction. This suggests that when participants can see the effects of foods on their blood glucose, they follow the recommendations more seriously.

“Personalizing dietary recommendations can reduce unnecessary restrictions while still supporting weight loss, improved body composition, and blood glucose control in individuals with prediabetes who had overweight and obesity,” explained Basiri. “This approach promotes greater compliance and long-term sustainability due to fewer dietary restrictions.”

The randomized clinical trial followed 30 participants over 30 days. All participants wore CGMs and received personalized nutrition recommendations for lowering blood glucose. However, the treatment group was able to see the blood glucose results in real time, and the dietitian also used this CGM data to further tailor their dietary recommendations. Both the control group and the dietitian were blinded to the CGM data, and it couldn’t be used to further tailor their dietary recommendations.

Both groups lost significant weight and fat mass. However, the treatment group lost more than double the amount of weight and fat mass than the control group. The treatment group also decreased their consumption of carbohydrates, increased their physical activity, and had more compliance with the dietary recommendations.

Basiri explained, “Individuals who could see the effects of foods on their blood glucose in real time showed notably higher compliance, suggesting that real-time feedback from CGMs, combined with personalized glucose control education, can lead to significant weight loss and body composition improvements without focusing solely on weight loss as the primary goal.”

“The approach we took in this study, personalizing dietary recommendations combined with using CGMs could be a great alternative for controlling blood glucose in individuals at risk of type 2 diabetes who have overweight or obesity and can’t achieve or maintain their weight loss goals.”

This is the first study to evaluate the effects of personalized nutrition therapy along with using CGM on body composition in individuals with prediabetes.

“Personalized Nutrition Therapy without Weight Loss Counseling Produces Weight Loss in Individuals with Prediabetes Who Are Overweight/Obese: A Randomized Controlled Trial” was published online in Nutrients in July 2024 and was chosen as a featured paper in Obesity and Energetics offerings. The Obesity and Energetics Offerings (OEO) is a collaboration between Indiana University and the University of Alabama at Birmingham, providing curated resources on obesity, metabolism, and energy balance. It serves as a valuable hub for researchers and professionals, offering the latest research, news, and policy updates in the field. The organization emphasizes the importance of scientific rigor and reliability in obesity research.

The research was supported by George Mason’s College of Public Health.

Lawrence J. Cheskin from George Mason’s College of Public Health was also an author of the paper.

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Diabetes

Prediabetes

Weight Control

Nutrition and Weight Management

Department of Nutrition and Food Studies

Personalized Medicine

blood glucose control

Euro Day: Lawrence Cheskin quoted in story about physical changes in the wake of using weight loss drugs.

tthoma8 — Fri, 10 May 2024 16:58:23 +0000

Euro Day: Lawrence Cheskin quoted in story about physical changes in the wake of using weight loss drugs. tthoma8 Fri, 05/10/2024 - 12:58

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Lawrence J. Cheskin, MD

The “Ozempic face”, a visible sign of excessive weight loss

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South Florida Reporter: Dr. Sapna Batheja comments on the limitations of research in an article on the weight loss method of front-loading calories

eander6 — Tue, 13 Sep 2022 15:59:05 +0000

South Florida Reporter: Dr. Sapna Batheja comments on the limitations of research in an article on the weight loss method of front-loading calories eander6 Tue, 09/13/2022 - 11:59

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Sapna Batheja, PhD, RDN, LDN

Why Front-Loading Calories May Not Help You Lose Weight.

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Nutrition

Nutrition Faculty

Weight Control

Nutrition and Weight Management

CHHS in the Media

College of Health and Human Services

College of Health and Human Services Department of Nutrition and Food Studies

San Francisco Chronicle: Picks up the Washington Post story in which Dr. Larry Cheskin comments on gaining weight over the holidays.

eander6 — Tue, 14 Dec 2021 14:57:22 +0000

San Francisco Chronicle: Picks up the Washington Post story in which Dr. Larry Cheskin comments on gaining weight over the holidays. eander6 Tue, 12/14/2021 - 09:57