title: Lifestyle intervention: nutrition therapy and physical activity.
abstract: Diabetes now affects more than 29 million Americans, and more than 9 million of these people do not know they have diabetes. In adults, type 2 diabetes accounts for about 90% to 95% of all diagnosed cases of diabetes and is the focus of this article. Lifestyle intervention is part of the initial treatment as well as the ongoing management of type 2 diabetes. Lifestyle intervention encompasses a healthful eating plan, physical activity, and often medication to assist in achievement of glucose, lipid, and blood pressure goals. Patient education and self-care practices are also important aspects of disease management.
authors.affiliation: Diabetes Education Programs, Diabetes Care Center, University of Washington Medical Center, 4245 Roosevelt Way Northeast, 3rd Floor, Seattle, WA 98105, USA. Electronic address: atevert@u.washington.edu.
authors.forename: Alison B
authors.initials: AB
authors.lastname: Evert
authors.affiliation: Muscle Health Research Center, School of Kinesiology and Health Science, Bethune College, York University, 4700 Keele Street, 3rd Floor, Toronto, Ontario M3J1P3, Canada.
authors.forename: Michael C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Riddell
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D019468:Disease Management; D061345:Early Medical Intervention / Q000379:methods; D005081:Exercise Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D015438:Health Behavior; D006801:Humans; D007003:Hypoglycemia / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D008019:Life Style; D044623:Nutrition Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D009765:Obesity / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D010347:Patient Care Planning / Q000458:organization & administration; D040242:Risk Reduction Behavior
keywords: Carbohydrate; Exercise; Lifestyle intervention; Medical nutrition therapy; Physical activity; Weight loss