Benefits of lifestyle intervention only brief in some patients with type 2 diabetes
June 23, 2016|Vascular Specialist
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No changes were observed in blood pressure, weight, or physical activity over the course of 12 months in either group.
Although LIFE lacked a third study arm that received usual care, one possible implication of the current findings “may be that diabetes education of any type may be helpful in improving glycemic control, especially in a population that does not normally receive any education,” she said. “Medication adherence may be an easier and more effective strategy to improve glycemic control in this population.”
LIFE was supported by grants from the National Institutes of Health. Dr. Lynch reported having no relevant financial disclosures.
