Improvement of Glycemic Control after Re-Emphasis of Lifestyle Modification in Type 2 Diabetic Patients Reluctant to Additional Medication.
10.3349/ymj.2013.54.2.345
- Author:
Hee Jin KIM
1
;
Tae Sik JUNG
;
Jung Hwa JUNG
;
Soo Kyoung KIM
;
Sang Min LEE
;
Kyong Young KIM
;
Deok Ryong KIM
;
Yeong Mi SEO
;
Jong Ryeal HAHM
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, Gyeongsang National University School of Medicine, Jinju, Korea. jrhahm@daum.net
- Publication Type:Original Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
- Keywords:
Diabetes mellitus;
glycemic control;
lifestyle;
modification
- MeSH:
Aged;
Blood Glucose;
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2/drug therapy/psychology/*therapy;
*Diet;
*Exercise;
Female;
Hemoglobin A, Glycosylated/metabolism;
Humans;
*Life Style;
Male;
Middle Aged;
Patient Compliance
- From:Yonsei Medical Journal
2013;54(2):345-351
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: The aim of this study is to observe glycemic changes after emphasizing the importance of lifestyle modification in patients with mild or moderately uncontrolled type 2 diabetes. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We examined 51 type 2 diabetic patients with 7.0-9.0% hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) who preferred to change their lifestyle rather than followed the recommendation of medication change. At the enrollment, the study subjects completed questionnaires about diet and exercise. After 3 months, HbA1c levels were determined and questionnaires on the change of lifestyle were accomplished. We divided the study subjects into 3 groups: improved (more than 0.3% decrease of HbA1c), aggravated (more than 0.3% increase of HbA1c) and not changed (-0.3%
