Weight Loss in Diabetic, Older Obese Adults

US Department of Veterans Affairs

Overview

This study examines the effects of weight loss and aerobic exercise training on sugar metabolism and other risk factors for heart disease in obese older individuals.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

NON_RANDOMIZED

Purpose

DIAGNOSTIC

Masking

NONE

Conditions

Metabolic Syndrome X

Interventions

Weight LossBEHAVIORAL

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 50 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Age \> 50 years, * Body mass index (BMI) \> 27kg/m(2), * No prior history of diabetes or coronary disease, * Sedentary

Locations (1)

VA Maryland Health Care System

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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