In search of quality evidence for lifestyle management and glycemic control in children and adolescents with type 2 diabetes: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Our purpose was to evaluate the impact of lifestyle behavior modification on glycemic control among children and youth with clinically defined Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

Methods

We conducted a systematic review of studies (randomized trials, quasi-experimental studies) evaluating lifestyle (diet and/or physical activity) modification and glycemic control (HbA1c). Our data sources included bibliographic databases (EMBASE, CINAHL®, Cochrane Library, Medline®, PASCAL, PsycINFO®, and Sociological Abstracts), manual reference search, and contact with study authors. Two reviewers independently selected studies that included any intervention targeting diet and/or physical activity alone or in combination as a means to reduce HbA1c in children and youth under the age of 18 wi

SUBMITTER: Johnson ST 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3016367 | biostudies-literature | 2010 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature