Standards of Care in Diabetes - 2024
Standards of Care in Diabetes - 2024
Obesity is a chronic, often relapsing disease with numerous metabolic, physical, and
psychosocial complications, including a substantially increased risk for type 2 diabetes
(1). There is strong and consistent evidence that obesity management can delay the
progression from prediabetes to type 2 diabetes (2–6) and is highly beneficial in treat-
ing type 2 diabetes (7–17). In people with type 2 diabetes and overweight or obesity,
modest weight loss improves glycemia and reduces the need for glucose-lowering
medications (7–9), and larger weight loss substantially reduces A1C and fasting glu-
cose and may promote sustained diabetes remission (11,18–22). Metabolic surgery,
which induces on average >20% of body weight loss, strongly improves glycemia and
often leads to remission of diabetes, improved quality of life, improved cardiovascular
outcomes, and reduced mortality (23,24). Several modalities, including intensive be- *A complete list of members of the American
havioral and lifestyle counseling, obesity pharmacotherapy, and metabolic surgery, Diabetes Association Professional Practice Committee
may aid in achieving and maintaining meaningful weight loss and reducing obesity- can be found at https://doi.org/10.2337/dc24-SINT.
associated health risks. This section aims to provide evidence-based recommendations Duality of interest information for each author is
for obesity management, including behavioral, pharmacologic, and surgical interven- available at https://doi.org/10.2337/dc24-SDIS.
tions, in people with, or at high risk of, type 2 diabetes. Additional considerations re- This section has received endorsement from The
garding weight management in older individuals and children can be found in Section Obesity Society.
13, “Older Adults,” and Section 14, “Children and Adolescents,” respectively. Suggested citation: American Diabetes Association
Professional Practice Committee. 8. Obesity and
weight management for the prevention and
ASSESSMENT AND MONITORING OF THE INDIVIDUAL WITH treatment of type 2 diabetes: Standards of Care
OVERWEIGHT AND OBESITY in Diabetes—2024. Diabetes Care 2024;47
(Suppl. 1):S145–S157
Recommendations
8.1 Use person-centered, nonjudgmental language that fosters collaboration be- © 2023 by the American Diabetes Association.
Readers may use this article as long as the
tween individuals and health care professionals, including person-first language work is properly cited, the use is educational
(e.g., “person with obesity” rather than “obese person” and “person with diabetes” and not for profit, and the work is not altered.
rather than “diabetic person”). E More information is available at https://www
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S146 Obesity and Weight Management for Type 2 Diabetes Diabetes Care Volume 47, Supplement 1, January 2024
8.2a To support the diagnosis of consequences (26,27). BMI is especially during weighing and other anthropometric
obesity, measure height and weight prone to misclassification in individuals measurements, particularly for those indi-
to calculate BMI and perform addi- who are very muscular or frail, as well as viduals who report or exhibit a high level
tional measurements of body fat distri- in populations with different body com- of disease-related distress or dissatisfaction.
bution, like waist circumference, waist- position and cardiometabolic risk (28). A Anthropometric measurements should be
diagnosis of obesity should be made performed and reported nonjudgmentally;
to-hip ratio, and/or waist-to-height
based on an overall assessment of the in- such information should be regarded as
ratio. E
dividual’s adipose tissue mass (BMI can sensitive health information.
8.2b Monitor obesity-related anthropo-
be used as a general guidance), distribution Health care professionals should advise
metric measurements at least annually
(using other anthropometric measurements individuals with overweight or obesity and
to inform treatment considerations. E
like waist circumference, waist-to-hip cir- those with increasing weight trajectories
8.3 Accommodations should be made
cumference ratio, or waist-to-height that, in general, greater fat accumulation
to provide privacy during anthropo-
loss and guided in the range of available 8.12 When short-term nutrition inter- 500–750 kcal/day energy deficit, which
treatment options, as discussed in the vention using structured, very-low- in most cases is approximately 1,200–
sections below. Shared decision-making calorie meals (800–1,000 kcal/day) is 1,500 kcal/day for women and 1,500–
should be used when counseling on 1,800 kcal/day for men, adjusted for the
considered, it should be prescribed to
behavioral changes, intervention choices, individual’s baseline body weight. Clinical
carefully selected individuals by trained
and weight management goals. benefits typically begin upon achieving 5%
practitioners in medical settings with
weight loss (19,54), and the benefits of
close monitoring. Long-term, compre-
weight loss are progressive; more inten-
NUTRITION, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, hensive weight maintenance strategies
sive weight loss goals (>7%, >10%,
AND BEHAVIORAL THERAPY and counseling should be integrated >15%, etc.) may be pursued to achieve
to maintain weight loss. B further health improvements if the indi-
Recommendations
8.13 Nutritional supplements have not vidual is motivated and more intensive
8.7 Nutrition, physical activity, and
been shown to be effective for weight
comprehensive weight loss maintenance may be indicated in cases of documented surgery, additional pharmacologic
programs that provide at least monthly deficiency (76), and protein supplements agents, and structured lifestyle man-
contact with trained individuals and focus may be indicated as adjuncts to medically agement programs). A
on ongoing monitoring of body weight supervised weight loss therapies (77,78).
(weekly or more frequently) and/or other Health disparities adversely affect peo-
self-monitoring strategies such as tracking ple who have systematically experienced Glucose-Lowering Therapy
intake, steps, etc.; continued focus on nu- greater obstacles to health based on their Numerous effective glucose-lowering medi-
trition and behavioral changes; and par- race or ethnicity, socioeconomic status, cations are currently available. However, to
ticipation in high levels of physical activity gender, disability, or other factors. Over- achieve both glycemic and weight manage-
(200–300 min/week) (63,64). Some com- whelming research shows that these dis- ment goals for diabetes treatment, health
mercial and proprietary weight loss pro- parities may significantly affect health care professionals should prioritize the use
grams have shown promising weight loss outcomes, including increasing the risk of glucose-lowering medications with a ben-
and delay progression to type 2 diabetes for use in individuals who are nursing. Indi- these devices in the treatment of individu-
in at-risk individuals (22), and some of viduals of childbearing potential should als with diabetes has created uncertainty
these agents (e.g., liraglutide and sema- receive counseling regarding the use of for their current use (87).
glutide) have an indication for glucose reliable methods of contraception. Of An oral hydrogel (cellulose and citric
lowering as well as weight management. note, while weight loss medications are acid) has been approved for long-term
Phentermine and other older adrenergic often used in people with type 1 diabe- use in those with BMI >25 kg/m2 to
agents are approved for short-term treat- tes, clinical trial data in this population simulate the space-occupying effect of
ment (#12 weeks) (81), while all others are limited. implantable gastric balloons. Taken with
are approved for long-term treatment water 30 min before meals, the hydrogel
(>12 weeks) (22) (Table 8.1). (Refer to Assessing Efficacy and Safety of expands to fill a portion of the stomach
Section 14, “Children and Adolescents,” Obesity Pharmacotherapy volume to help decrease food intake dur-
for medications approved for adolescents Upon initiating medications for obesity, ing meals. The average weight loss was
120 mg t.i.d. (Rx) $843 ($781–$904) $722 Placebo 5.6 fecal urgency soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K) and of
certain medications (e.g.,
cyclosporine, thyroid hormone,
anticonvulsants)
Rare cases of severe liver injury
reported
Cholelithiasis
Nephrolithiasis
Sympathomimetic amine anorectic/antiepileptic combination
Phentermine/topiramate ER (47)
7.5 mg/46 mg q.d.‡ $223 $179 15 mg/92 mg q.d.§ 9.8 Constipation, paresthesia, Contraindicated for use in
(7.5 mg/46 mg dose) (7.5 mg/46 mg 7.5 mg/46 mg q.d.§ 7.8 insomnia, nasopharyngitis, combination with monoamine
dose) Placebo 1.2 xerostomia, increased oxidase inhibitors
blood pressure Birth defects
Cognitive impairment
Acute angle-closure glaucoma
Opioid antagonist/antidepressant combination
Naltrexone/bupropion ER (15)
16 mg/180 mg b.i.d. $750 $599 16 mg/180 mg b.i.d. 5.0 Constipation, nausea, Contraindicated in people with
Placebo 1.8 headache, xerostomia, unmanaged hypertension and/or
insomnia, elevated heart seizure disorders
rate and blood pressure Contraindicated for use with
chronic opioid therapy
Acute angle-closure glaucoma
Black box warning:
Risk of suicidal behavior/ideation in
people younger than 24 years old
who have depression
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Table 8.1—Continued
Medication name and Average wholesale price National Average Drug Weight loss
typical adult maintenance (median and range for Acquisition Cost (% loss from Common side effects Possible safety concerns and
dose 30-day supply) (142) (30-day supply) (143) Treatment arms baseline) (144–149) considerations (144–149)
Dual glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide and glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist
Tirzepatide (83)
5 mg, 10 mg, or NA NA 10 mg weekly 12.8 Gastrointestinal side effects Pancreatitis has been reported in
15 mg once weekly 15 mg weekly 14.7 (nausea, vomiting, clinical trials, but causality has not
Placebo 3.2 diarrhea, esophageal been established. Discontinue if
reflux), injection site pancreatitis is suspected.
reactions, elevated heart Use caution in people with kidney
rate, hypoglycemia disease when initiating or increasing
dose due to potential risk of acute
Obesity and Weight Management for Type 2 Diabetes
kidney injury.
May cause cholelithiasis and
gallstone-related complications.
Gastrointestinal disorders (severe
constipation and small bowel
obstruction/ileus progression)
Monitor effects of oral medications
with narrow therapeutic index
(warfarin) or whose efficacy is
dependent on threshold
concentration.
Advise those using oral hormonal
contraception to use or add a non-
oral contraception method for
4 weeks after initiation and dose
escalations.
Black box warning:
Risk of thyroid C-cell tumors in
rodents; human relevance not
determined.
Select safety and side effect information is provided; for a comprehensive discussion of safety considerations, please refer to the prescribing information for each agent. b.i.d., twice daily; ER, extended release;
OTC, over the counter; NA, data not available; Rx, prescription; t.i.d., three times daily, p.o., by mouth; SC, subcutaneous injection; AWP, average wholesale price; NADAC, National Average Drug Acquisition
Cost. *Use lowest effective dose; maximum appropriate dose is 37.5 mg. Weight loss data were extracted from the 12-week time point, as phentermine is approved for use for up to 12 weeks. †Enrolled partic-
ipants had normal (79%) or impaired (21%) glucose tolerance. ‡Maximum dose, depending on response, is 15 mg/92 mg q.d. §Approximately 68% of enrolled participants had type 2 diabetes or impaired glu-
cose tolerance. jjAgent has indication for reduction of cardiovascular events (49,151). AWP and NADAC prices for 30-day supply of maximum or maintenance dose as of 6 September 2023.
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for those with severe hypoglycemia removed, leaving behind a long, thin cost-effective or even cost-saving for indi-
or hypoglycemia unawareness. E sleeve-shaped pouch. RYGB creates a viduals with type 2 diabetes. However,
8.24 In people who undergo metabolic much smaller stomach pouch (roughly these results largely depend on assump-
surgery, routinely screen for psychoso- the size of a walnut), which is then tions about the long-term effectiveness
cial and behavioral health changes and attached to the distal small intestine, and safety of the procedures (117,118).
thereby bypassing the duodenum and The safety of metabolic surgery has im-
refer to a qualified behavioral health
jejunum. proved significantly with continued refine-
professional as needed. C
Metabolic surgery has been demon- ment of minimally invasive (laparoscopic)
8.25 Monitor individuals who have
strated to have beneficial effects on type 2 approaches, enhanced training and
undergone metabolic surgery for in-
diabetes irrespective of the presurgical credentialing, and involvement of inter-
sufficient weight loss or weight recur-
BMI (107). The American Society for Met- professional teams. Perioperative mortal-
rence at least every 6–12 months. E
abolic and Bariatric Surgery is now recom- ity rates are typically 0.1–0.5%, similar to
In those who have insufficient weight
surgery hypoglycemia is driven in part by surgery to optimize behavioral health and parameters in overweight and obese patients with
altered gastric emptying of ingested postsurgical outcomes. type 2 diabetes. Diabetes Care 2013;36:4022–
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