Al Ameen Journal of Medical Sciences (Jul 2024)
A self-controlled trial to assess the impact of competitive spirit on weight, waist circumference and HbA1c among the followers of Dixit lifestyle participating in 90 days weight loss and diabetes reversal challenge
Abstract
Background: 'World free of obesity and diabetes’ campaign ' began in 2013. As a part of it "90 days weight loss and Diabetes reversal challenge" for motivating the followers, a trial was organized to see impact of this competitive spirit. Objective: To assess the impact of competitive spirit on weight, waist circumference and HbA1c among the followers of Dixit Lifestyle. Method: 544 participants submitting reports at the start and end of 3 months were selected for the analysis in this "90 days weight loss and Diabetes reversal challenge" trial. Results: Average weight loss for overall 544 participants was 4.12 kg, waist circumference loss was 2.29 inches and average HbA1c reduction was 0.428 gm%. While average weight loss for 223 Diabetic participants was 4.35 kg, waist circumference loss was 2.31 inches and average HbA1c reduction was 0.92 gm%. 80 Diabetics converted to Pre-diabetic and 10 to Non-diabetics status at the end of “90 days weight loss and Diabetes Reversal Challenge”. While from the 253 Pre-diabetics, 59 became Non-diabetics. Among 223 diabetics, medicines were reduced in 44 and stopped in 16. Conclusion: It was observed that, competitive spirit among the followers of Dixit Lifestyle had a positive impact on weight loss, inch loss and reduction in HbA1c. Also it was seen that Dixit Lifestyle caused a significant reduction in requirement of anti-diabetic molecules or drugs.
