Publications by authors named "Brid Claffey"
Article Synopsis
- A study investigated the effects of a 24-week low energy liquid diet (LELD) on leptin and adiponectin levels in patients with severe obesity, measuring the leptin:adiponectin ratio (LAR) as an indicator of insulin resistance and cardiovascular risk.
- Out of 120 participants, 52 completed the diet, resulting in significant weight loss, with average weight dropping from 148.2 kg to 125.4 kg and improvements in HbA1c for those with type 2 diabetes.
- The study found that LAR decreased significantly, indicating reduced insulin resistance, and that the degree of weight loss was directly linked to the reduction in LAR, particularly in patients with type 2 diabetes
