Psychological aspects of weight loss in treatment of diabetes mellitus type 2 and obesity

Abstract

Obesity and diabetes mellitus type 2 have in common the character of chronic disease, the comorbidities of mental disorders, worsened health related quality of life, fluctuation of motivation and adherence of treatment. Weight loss improves hope, self-competence, enlarges the sources of pleasant feelings and enhances the compliance with treatment.

Keywords

• obesity
• diabetes mellitus type 2
• weight loss
• psychology