Adherence to medication, diet and physical activity and the associated factors amongst patients with type 2 diabetes

Source: Diabetes Therapy  Follow this link to read an abstract Date of publication: Feb 20 Publication type: Journal article In a nutshell: In order to promote diabetic management, adherence to medications, diet, and physical activity need to be more clearly identified amongst patients with type 2 diabetes. Some important notes: This article may be available via NHS Athens or through your local NHS Library. To search for your nearest library, please see http://www.hlisd.org/

Stepping outside the consultation room

Source: Journal of Advanced Nursing Follow this link to read an abstract Date of publication: Sept 19; Volume 75, Issue 9. Publication type: Journal article In a nutshell: Nurse–patient relationships and nursing responsibilities during a type 2 diabetes walking project. Some important notes: This article may be available via NHS Athens or through your local NHS Library. To search for your nearest library, please see http://www.hlisd.org/

Effect of a multifactorial intervention on the increase in physical activity in subjects with type 2 diabetes mellitus

Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing Follow this link to read an abstract Date of publication: June 19 Publication type: Journal article In a nutshell:  Regular physical activity is essential for metabolic control in type 2 diabetes mellitus. Some important notes: This article may be available via NHS Athens or through your local NHS Library. To search for your nearest library, please see http://www.hlisd.org/

Stepping outside the consultation room

Source: Journal of Advanced Nursing Follow this link to read an abstract Date of publication: Apr 19 Publication type: Journal article In a nutshell:  To examine the care practices of  nurses during the organisation of 20 weeks of walking sessions for people with type 2 diabetes and to reflect on implications for nurse‐patient relationships and nursing responsibilities in the provision of physical activity care. Some important notes: This article may be available via NHS Athens or through your local NHS Library. To search for your nearest library, please see http://www.hlisd.org/

Variability in sleep disturbance, physical activity and quality of life according to level of depressive symptoms in women with Type 2 diabetes

Source: Diabetic Medicine

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Date of publication: Dec 18

Publication type: Journal article

In a nutshell:  To examine (1) the prevalence of depressive symptoms in women with Type 2 diabetes, (2) the associations between depressive symptoms and the following dependent variables: sleep disturbance; physical activity; physical health‐related; and global quality of life, and (3) the potential moderating effects of antidepressants and optimism on the relationship between depressive symptoms and dependent variables.

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Protocol of a cluster randomized trial to investigate the impact of a type 2 diabetes risk prediction model on change in physical activity in primary care

Source: BMC Endocrine Disorders

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Date of publication: Oct 18

Publication type: Journal article

In a nutshell: The aim of this study is to investigate the impact of a non-invasive type 2 diabetes risk prediction model in the primary health care setting as component of routine health checks on change in physical activity.

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Dietary and nutritional approaches for prevention and management of type 2 diabetes

Source: BMJ

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Date of publication: Jun 18

Publication type: Journal article

In a nutshell: Considerable evidence supports a common set of dietary approaches for the prevention and management of type 2 diabetes, but uncertainties remain; weight management is a cornerstone of metabolic health but diet quality is also important.

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Physical activity and sedentary behaviour of adults with type 2 diabetes: a systematic review

Source: Practical Diabetes

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Date of publication: June 18

Publication type: Journal article

In a nutshell: Regular physical activity and low levels of prolonged sedentary behaviour are important lifestyle recommendations for the management of type 2 diabetes. This systematic review collates and summarises published research reporting on physical activity and sedentary behaviour of adults with type 2 diabetes.

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Characterizing adults with Type 2 diabetes mellitus and intellectual disability

Source: Diabetic Medicine

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Date of publication: Feb 18

Publication type: Journal article

In a nutshell: To report the results of a case-finding study conducted during a feasibility trial of a supported self-management intervention for adults with mild to moderate intellectual disability and Type 2 diabetes mellitus, and to characterize the study sample in terms of diabetes control, health, and access to diabetes management services and support.

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Exploring the Effectiveness of Smart Technologies in the Management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Source: Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology (JDST)

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Date of publication: Jan 18

Publication type: Journal article

In a nutshell: The global epidemic of diabetes, with increasing prevalence of type 2 diabetes (T2D), is placing a huge burden on health care management and financial systems. Unless new strategic solutions are developed, the increasing prevalence of T2D will result in a significant rise in morbidity, health care costs, and complications associated with diabetes.

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Frequency of Diet and Physical Activity Goal Attainment and Barriers Encountered Among Adults With Type 2 Diabetes During a Telephone Coaching Intervention

Source: Clinical Diabetes

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Date of publication: Dec 2017

Publication type: Journal article

In a nutshell: Participants with type 2 diabetes established personalized dietary and physical activity goals as behavioral strategies to reduce cardiovascular risk during a 16-week telephone coaching intervention.

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Type 2 diabetes: prevention in people at high risk

Source: NICE

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Date of publication: September 2017

Publication type: Public health guideline

In a nutshell: This guideline covers how to identify adults at high risk of type 2 diabetes.