Year Published:
2016
Diabetes Management: Intensive Lifestyle Interventions for Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
Description of Resource:
The Community Preventive Services Task Force recommends intensive lifestyle interventions for patients with type 2 diabetes to improve glycemic (blood sugar) control and reduce risk factors for cardiovascular disease. The largest and longest trial to date provided intensive individual and group counseling and extended interpersonal support for dietary modification, regular physical activity, and weight management.
Developed By:
Community Preventive Services Task Force
Developer Type:
Non-Federal Government
Healthy People 2020 Topic Area(s):
Diabetes
Healthy People 2020 Objectives:
Resource Type:
Systematic Review
Citation:
Community Preventive Services Task Force. Diabetes Management: Intensive Lifestyle Interventions for Patients with Type 2 Diabetes [Internet]. 2016 Oct [cited 2017 March 6]. Available from: https://www.thecommunityguide.org/findings/diabetes-intensive-lifestyle-interventions-patients-type-2-diabetes