INTERPRETATION In type 2 diabetes , there are improvements in long-term glycaemic control and psychological distress but not in weight control or blood glucose concentration in people who receive psychological therapies
BACKGROUND Adherence difficulties and psychological problems are associated with poor glycaemic control  in diabetes .
We undertook a systematic review and meta- analysis of psychological therapies to assess their effectiveness in improving glycaemic control in type 2 diabetes .
Sex differences in weight loss among adults with Type II diabetes mellitus
The treatment of choice for Type II or non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus is a behavioral program for the management of weight . However , compliance with this lifelong dietary regimen is often poor . In the current investigation male and female adults with diagnosed Type II diabetes were r and omly assigned to either a behavior modification , a cognitive modification , a cognitive-behavior modification , or a control group . Patients were evaluated in terms of weight , percentage of body fat , and glycosylated hemoglobin measures . Men lost signficantly more weight than women and subjects in the behavior modification group lost more weight and demonstrated greater decreases in diabetes control than subjects in the cognitive-behavior modification , cognitive , and control groups . A significant interaction indicated that diabetic men may benefit more from  behavioral weight reduction programs  than diabetic women . Several explanations for these findings are considered
INTERPRETATION In type 2 diabetes , there are improvements in long-term glycaemic control and psychological distress but not in weight control or blood glucose concentration in people who receive psychological therapies
BACKGROUND Adherence difficulties and psychological problems are associated with poor glycaemic control  in diabetes .
We undertook a systematic review and meta- analysis of psychological therapies to assess their effectiveness in improving glycaemic control in type 2 diabetes .