Impact of Behavioral Interventions in the Management of Adults with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Research on the role of behavior change as an efficacious intervention for adults with type 2 diabetes is evolving. Searching PubMed and Ovid Medline, we identified and reviewed primarily randomized controlled trials from 2010 to 2013 of adults managing type 2 diabetes without insulin. All studies a...

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Published in:Current diabetes reports 2013-12, Vol.13 (6), p.860-868
Main Authors: Cox, Daniel J., Taylor, Ann Gill, Dunning, Elizabeth S., Winston, Mary C., Luk Van, Ingrid L., McCall, Anthony, Singh, Harsimran, Yancy, William S.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Blood Glucose
Diabetes
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 - drug therapy
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 - metabolism
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 - therapy
Feeding Behavior
Glycated Hemoglobin A - metabolism
Humans
Life Style
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Psychosocial Aspects (KK Hood
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Summary:Research on the role of behavior change as an efficacious intervention for adults with type 2 diabetes is evolving. Searching PubMed and Ovid Medline, we identified and reviewed primarily randomized controlled trials from 2010 to 2013 of adults managing type 2 diabetes without insulin. All studies are evaluated in terms of the rigor of their design and their impact on glycosylated hemoglobin. The most efficacious interventions appear to be low-carbohydrate/glycemic load diets, combined aerobic and resistance training, and self-monitoring of blood glucose, which educates patients about the impact of their food selections and physical activity on their blood glucose.
ISSN:1534-4827
1539-0829
DOI:10.1007/s11892-013-0423-7