Diabetes-Related Distress, Insulin Dose, and Age Contribute to Insulin-Associated Weight Gain in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Results of a Prospective Study

OBJECTIVE The determinants of insulin-associated weight gain in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) are partly unknown. Therefore, we conducted a prospective study to identify predictors of insulin-associated weight gain.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS In patients with T2DM, we assessed physical activity by accelerometry and diabetes-related distress measured by questionnaires before and 6 and 12 months after starting insulin therapy. Glycemic control (HbA_1c) and insulin dose were monitored. Read More