'Behavior change' is centerpiece of new DM approach for diabetics.
An unprecedented study suggests that focusing solely on behavior may, in fact, be a valid way to go when designing an intervention for type 1 and type 2 diabetics. In this study, researchers used a behavioral intervention specifically targeted at three diabetes-related behaviors. And participants not only made strides with respect to the targeted behaviors, but these changes also translated into clinical improvements as measured by HbA1c levels.
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