[The effects of a comprehensive life style modification program on glycemic control and stress response in type 2 diabetes].
OBJECTIVE
This study was to evaluate the effects of a comprehensive life style modification program on glycemic control and stress response in type 2 diabetes.


METHODS
The participants(n=34) with type 2 diabetes were divided into either a usual care(control) or treatment(experimental) group. The experimental group(n=21) received a program that was based on a comprehensive life style modification protocol at a weekly meeting for 16 weeks. They also participated in individually prescribed exercise and diet along with stress management and self monitoring. The participants were followed for 6 months, during which postprandial glucose, HbA1C, and stress response inventory were measured.


RESULTS
The experimental group showed a significant lower postprandial glucose and stress response compared to those of the control group. However, there was no significant change in the HbA1C value in either group.


CONCLUSIONS
These results suggest that a type 2 diabetes comprehensive lifestyle modification program may lead to clinical improvement in glycemic control and reduce the stress response.
Yoo
Ji Soo
JS
College of Nursing, Yonsei University, Nursing Policy Research Institute, Seoul, Korea.
Kim
Eun Jung
EJ
Lee
Suk Jeong
SJ
D000368:Aged; D003376:Counseling / Q000379:methods*; D003710:Demography; D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000178:diet therapy / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D019422:Dietary Sucrose / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D006442:Glycated Hemoglobin / Q000378:metabolism; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015999:Multivariate Analysis; D015397:Program Evaluation; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000628:therapy*
D019422:Dietary Sucrose; D006442:Glycated Hemoglobin