Table 2. . Weight loss as a determinant of hypoglycemic medication withdrawal.
| Patients | First weight (kg)† | Second weight (kg) | First HbA1c (%) | Second HbA1c (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
100 |
70 |
6.3 |
6.5 |
| 2 |
95 |
88 |
7.1 |
6.6 |
| 3 |
58 |
50 |
6.0 |
6.8 |
| 4 |
74 |
64 |
7.4 |
7.9 |
| 5 |
127 |
114 |
6.0 |
6.6 |
| 6 |
102 |
94 |
5.8 |
6.1 |
| 7 |
66 |
60 |
4.6 |
5.3 |
| 8 | 82 | 64 | 6.3 | 6.3 |
First HbA1c = HbA1c at the time of medications withdrawal, second HbA1c = HbA1c after 1 year follow-up off medications. The significant weight loss appears to contribute to the successful withdrawal of hypoglycemic medications.
†First weight = peak weight during treatment, second weight = weight at the time of medications withdrawal.
Data taken with permission from [50].