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

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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.

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LifeScan, Inc. is funding Dr. Cox’s research project to investigate a lifestyle modification approach for the management of type 2 diabetes.

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Daniel J. Cox, Ann Gill Taylor, Elizabeth S. Dunning, Mary C. Winston, Ingrid L. Luk Van, Anthony McCall, Harsimran Singh, and William S. Yancy, Jr. declare that they have no conflict of interest.

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Cox, D.J., Taylor, A.G., Dunning, E.S. et al. Impact of Behavioral Interventions in the Management of Adults with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Curr Diab Rep 13, 860–868 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11892-013-0423-7

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