| Topic: |
diabetes (dm) |
| Title: |
Providing Long-Term Support for Lifestyle Changes: A Key to Success in Diabetes Prevention. |
| Author: |
Marrero, D.G.; Ackermann, R.T. |
| Source: |
Diabetes Spectrum. 20(4): 205-209. Fall 2007. |
| Abstract: |
This article is one from a series on the importance of diabetes self-management education (DSME) in the everyday care of people with diabetes and in prevention of the complications of the disease. The authors remind readers that there is increasing evidence to demonstrate that type 2 diabetes can be delayed or prevented in people with elevated risk by modest changes in lifestyle. The authors explore how partnering with the YMCA organization can result in a community-based intervention approach to implement diabetes prevention programs. YMCA staff trained to deliver a structured lifestyle intervention to prevent diabetes can achieve short-term weight-loss results comparable to those achieved during the Diabetes Prevention Program clinical trial. The authors comment on the importance of maintaining intervention programs to maintain the benefits they [s2]can achieve. 42 references. |
| Format: |
Journal Article |
| Language: |
English. |
| Major Keywords: |
Diabetes Mellitus. Patient Education. Lifestyle. Behavior Modification. Weight Loss. Exercise. |
| Minor Keywords: |
Community Health Services. Type 2 Diabetes. Patient Care Management. Recreation. Screening. Risk Factors. Risk Reduction. |
| Publication Number: |
DMJA13233. |
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