if only 10 percent of 1000 diabetics under the advice of one assistant dietician would lose weight -- in about 20 percent of all dietetic consultations such a success can be expected -- this would cover the cost of such consultation. -- in fact , in a sample of 228 diabetics with overweight , who received intensive advice on weight reduction , 85 percent were successful in losing weight , improved their metabolism , and therefore needed less antidiabetic drugs .
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weight
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overweight