Thirteen states reported operating a PCCM program (with the addition of Missouri )
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The results in our study that were most analogous to RCT results were among the top 10% of treated respondents for weight loss (i.e., average reduction of 15% at 12 months) and HbA1c (i.e., average reduction of 3% at 12 months), while the bottom 10% of treated respondents saw no change or slightly worsening outcomes over time
Buck MD, OSullivan D, Pearce EL
So we wanted to balance meaningful weight loss, 5% to 10% of body weight, balance that against side effects where the vast majority of people would have receive no side effect