Rapid Weight Loss Gains Ground in Obesity Care

A real-world randomized trial suggests supervised rapid weight loss may outperform gradual weight loss, while another diabetes study shows weight loss alone may not be enough

A 52-week randomized trial presented at ECO 2026 found that a structured, food-based rapid weight loss program led to greater 1-year weight loss than gradual weight loss. But a related long-term diabetes-prevention study reminds clinicians and patients that obesity care should not be reduced to weight alone. Metabolic risk, insulin resistance, fatty liv…