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Conclusion
A randomized controlled trial published in the Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology in 2019, The Potential of Virtual Reality Technologies to Improve Adherence to Weight Loss Behaviors. The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of using virtual reality (VR) counseling to promote weight loss in patients with diabetes and obesity.

Participants were randomized to receive either traditional face-to-face counseling or VR-based counseling that involved visualizing themselves engaging in healthy behaviors. The VR group used a headset to immerse themselves in simulated environments that showed them engaging in healthy behaviors, such as exercising and choosing healthy foods.

The study found that participants who received VR-based counseling lost significantly more weight than those who received traditional counseling. The VR group lost an average of 6.1% of their body weight, while the traditional counseling group lost only 3.2%. The study also found that participants in the VR group had significant improvements in their blood glucose and lipid levels. Overall, the study suggests that VR counseling can be an effective tool for promoting weight loss and improving metabolic outcomes in patients with diabetes and obesity.