Metacognitive therapy is an effective form of treatment for those diagnosed with type 2 diabetes because it helps people identify and acknowledge their negative emotions and thoughts about food, and therefore learn how to not be conquered by them. Rather, substitute these said emotions with productive and positive thoughts in order to cope with them. 

Why MCT is an effective intervention in treating type 2 diabetes and other lifestyle diseases

These findings are also consistent with the effect of dialectical therapy. Through statistical analysis, the participants in the experimental group presented a significant decrease in emotional eating habits/behavior. This was measured by the Dutch Eating Behavior Questionnaire (DEBQ). 

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Participants with type 2 diabetes that underwent eight sessions of metacognitive therapy for eight weeks, reported a decrease in their body mass index. The comparison of the mean body mass index in participants (those given therapy and the control group who didn't undergo therapy) was statistically significant (p-value<0.05). 

Metacognitive Therapy Effect on Body Mass Index (BMI) in People with Type 2 Diabetes

Sheikh, S., Alzackerini, S. M., Shirmahaleh, F. M., Zam, F., & Baseri, A. (2021). Investigating the effect of two methods of dialectic behavioral therapies and metacognitive therapy on the body mass index and emotional eating behavior in patients with type 2 diabetes. International Journal of Health Studies, 7(2), 36-42.

Investigating the Effect of two Methods of Dialectic Behavioral therapies and Metacognitive therapy on the Body Mass Index and Emotional Eating Behavior in Patients with type 2 Diabetes

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