Behavioral counseling interventions for primary prevention of coronary heart disease in individuals with type-2 diabetes.
Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the leading cause of death in diabetes. CHD risk can be altered by lifestyle modification. Behavioral counseling interventions are effective at changing behavior. This article discusses effective counseling techniques in primary care for people with diabetes.
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Leonard E
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Department of Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC 29425, USA.
D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D003376:Counseling; D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000150:complications*; D015438:Health Behavior; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D017145:Models, Educational; D012307:Risk Factors