Voice of the Diabetic

Voice of the Diabetic

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DIABETES STUDY SEEKS VOLUNTEERS

The National Institutes of Health wants about 5000 volunteers,

to participate in a long-term study examining the effects of weight loss on

people with type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes, also known as NON-INSULIN-DEPENDENT

or ADULT-ONSET diabetes, significantly increases the risk of dying of heart

attach or stroke. The disease has reached epidemic proportions in the U.S.,

exacerbated by the dramatic increase in the number of Americans who are overweight

or obese—and 80 percent of Americans with type 2 diabetes are overweight

or obese. Studies have shown the beneficial effects of short-term weight loss,

with diabetes and heart disease, but until now there have been no randomized

trials to measure the benefits of long-term weight loss. We know there are benefits;

this study should quantify them.

There will be no placebos; all participants will be assigned

to either the Lifestyle Program (weight loss and exercise) or the Diabetes Education

and Support Program (diabetes education and regular support groups). All will

benefit, and the study is scheduled to run for 11.5 years.

If you have type 2 diabetes, are between 45 and 75 years of

age, and are medically classified as overweight or obese (body mass index of

25 or higher), and wish to volunteer for this study, named “Look Ahead,”

call, toll free: 1-866-552-4323.

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