Though lifestyle measures have proven efficacy in risk reduction for type 2 diabetes
mellitus (T2DM), ensuring adherence at mass scale remains a challenge. In this context,
Daniela et al.’s study [
[1]
], dietitian-led education session targeting healthy eating and active living as strategies
for weight reduction, is interesting. We discuss some key issues, to facilitate broader
translation of such interventions, in the Indian context.- Weir D.L.
- Johnson S.T.
- Mundt C.
A primary care based healthy-eating and active living education session for weight
reduction in the pre-diabetic population.
Prim. Care Diab. 2014; (Epub ahead of print)https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pcd.2014.01.013
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- A primary care based healthy-eating and active living education session for weight reduction in the pre-diabetic population.Prim. Care Diab. 2014; (Epub ahead of print)https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pcd.2014.01.013
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Published online: April 09, 2014
Received:
March 1,
2014
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