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Document Details : Title: Non-pharmacological management of type 2 diabetes Author(s): BUYSSCHAERT M, HERMANS MP Journal: Acta Clinica Belgica Volume: 59 Issue: 1 Date: 2004 Pages: 14-19 DOI: 10.2143/ACB.59.1.2050379 Abstract : Major studies have demonstrated an association between poor glycaemic control and the development of micro - and macrovascular complications in type 2 diabetes. Optimized metabolic control, including treatment of hyperglycaemia and other risk factors, reduces the risk of complications. Current strategies aiming at achieving the best possible control include a non-pharmacological approach consisting of lifestyle intervention using physical exercise and modification of nutrition intakes in the early stage of type 2 diabetes, or in later stages, combined with pharmacotherapy. Such an approach is also efficient in preventing type 2 diabetes in patients with impaired glucose tolerance. The purpose of this review is to analyse, in a clinical practice perspective, the current recommendations with respect to lifestyle modifications. |
