Adherence to lifestyle recommendations is associated with improved glycemic control and improved blood lipid levels in Korean adults with type 2 diabetes.

Authors :: Lim JH
Paik HY
Lee YS
Song Y
Source :: Diabetes research and clinical practice [Diabetes Res Clin Pract] 2013 Sep; Vol. 101 (3), pp. e21-4. Date of Electronic Publication: 2013 Jul 25.
Publication Year :: 2013
Abstract: We explored the association between the degree of adherence to recommendations and diabetes management in Korean adults who had type 2 diabetes for an average of 8 years. Subjects who met five or more lifestyle recommendations showed significantly lower blood lipid parameters and glycated hemoglobin than those who did not.<br /> (Copyright © 2013 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.)

Subjects :: Adult
Blood Glucose metabolism
Blood Glucose Self-Monitoring
Female
Glycated Hemoglobin metabolism
Humans
Male
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 blood
Life Style
Lipids blood

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