New technologies aiding dietary programmes for weight control: the oral glucose spray

Endocrine. 2014 Mar;45(2):288-92. doi: 10.1007/s12020-013-9987-x. Epub 2013 May 18.

Abstract

To determine whether the administration of small amounts of glucose through an oral spray device (GSD) facilitates weight loss in overweight/obese subjects involved in a lifestyle modification programme. We randomly assigned 56 overweight/obese subjects to either the treatment group (n = 32) or the control group (n = 24). All subjects in both groups followed a structured dietary programme of 6,280.2 kJ (1,500 kcal)/day and exercised minimum 150 min a week and were followed-up for a period of 60 days. Subjects assigned to the treatment group were asked to spray, during early symptoms of neuroglycopenia, 10 puffs by GSD. GSD is a device that delivers to the buccal mucosa 50 mg of glucose per puff. A mean weight loss of 3.5 ± 3.0 kg in GSD-treated group compared to 1.7 ± 2.1 kg in control group (p = 0.01) was observed. Significant differences regarding reduction of BMI (-1.3 ± 1.0 vs. -0.7 ± 0.8 kg/m2; p = 0.01) and waist circumference (-3.5 ± 3.2 vs. -0.9 ± 3.5 cm; p = 0.02) were also detected. A short-term use of GSD, in association with dietary restriction and exercise, is helpful in improving weight loss and in reducing waist circumference in overweight/obese subjects.

Publication types

  • Randomized Controlled Trial
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Oral
  • Adult
  • Body Mass Index
  • Body Weight / physiology
  • Diet, Reducing*
  • Exercise / physiology
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Glucose / administration & dosage*
  • Glucose / therapeutic use*
  • Humans
  • Life Style
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Obesity / physiopathology
  • Obesity / therapy*
  • Oral Sprays*
  • Overweight / physiopathology
  • Overweight / therapy*
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Waist Circumference / physiology
  • Weight Reduction Programs / methods*
  • Weight Reduction Programs / trends

Substances

  • Oral Sprays
  • Glucose