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[The effects of a comprehensive life style modification program on glycemic control and stress response in type 2
Ji Soo Yoo1, Eun Jung Kim, Suk Jeong Lee
1College of Nursing, Yonsei University, Nursing Policy Research Institute, Seoul, Korea.
Purpose:
This study was to evaluate the effects of a comprehensive life style modification program on glycemic control and stress response in type 2 diabetes.
Method:
The participants(n=34) with type 2 diabetes were divided into either a usual care(control) or treatment(experimental) group. The experimental group(n=21) received a program that was based on a comprehensive life style modification protocol at a weekly meeting for 16 weeks. They also participated in individually prescribed exercise and diet along with stress management and self monitoring. The participants were followed for 6 months, during which postprandial glucose, HbA1C, and stress response inventory were measured.
Result:
The experimental group showed a significant lower postprandial glucose and stress response compared to those of the control group. However, there was no significant change in the HbA1C value in either group.
Conclusions:
These results suggest that a type 2 diabetes comprehensive lifestyle modification program may lead to clinical improvement in glycemic control and reduce the stress response.
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