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Clinic-based support to help overweight patients with type 2 diabetes increase physical activity and lose weight

Christian, J.G., Bessesen, D.H., Byers, T.E., Christian, K.K., Goldstein, M.G., & Bock, B.C. (2008). Clinic-based support to help overweight patients with type 2 diabetes increase physical activity and lose weight. Arch Intern Med. 168 (pp. 141-146)

Our objective was to test the effect of physicians providing brief health lifestyle counseling to patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus during usual care visits. We conducted a randomized controlled trial of a 12-month intervention at 2 large community health centers, enrolling 310 patients with a body mass index (calculated as weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared) of 25 or greater. In the intervention group, self-management goals for nutrition and physical activity were set using a tailored computer program. Goals were then reviewed at each clinic visit by physicians. The control group received only printed health education materials. The main outcome measures included change in physical activity and body weight.

Conclusion: A brief intervention to increase the dialogue between patients and health care providers about behavioral goals can lead to increased physical activity and weight loss.

Uitgever(s): American Medical Association,

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James Christian
Daniel Bessesen
Tim Byers
Kyle Christian
Michael Goldstein
Beth Bock

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