Anti-obesity drugs refer to all pharmacological treatments intended to reduce or control weight. Because these drugs are intended to alter one of the fundamental processes of the human body, anti-obesity drugs are medically prescribed only in cases of morbid obesity, where weight loss is life-saving.A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by the international Cochrane Collaboration concluded that in diabetic patients found:

Diets with high amounts of whole grains may help achieve significant weight loss, and also reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

Found this site while searching for a diabetic weight loss diet. It has some handy pointers and food groupings for a 1600 Calorie Diabetic Diet Plan

Australian researchers discovered that weight loss surgery can be very helpful to people with diabetes. Patients who dieted have worse results to get their disease under control than those after surgery.

There are a number of benefits to a low glycemic diet besides weight loss and the obvious benefit for the diabetic.Another Surprising Benefit: Low Glycemic Diet May Help with Fertility

Three things help you control type 2 diabetes weight loss, diet and exercise. Exercise is perhaps the most important of the three. Here's more info on why it is so important.