Changing physical activity behavior in type 2 diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis of behavioral interventions.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Behavioral interventions targeting "free-living" physical activity (PA) and exercise that produce long-term glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes are warranted. However, little is known about how clinical teams should support adults with type 2 diabetes to achieve and sustain a physically active lifestyle.

Research design and methods

We conducted a systematic review of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) (published up to January 2012) to establish the effect of behavioral interventions (compared with usual care) on free-living PA/exercise, HbA(1c), and BMI in adults with type 2 diabetes. Study characteristics, methodological quality, practical strategies for increasing PA/exercise (taxonomy of behavior change techniques), and treatment fidelity strategies

SUBMITTER: Avery L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3507564 | biostudies-literature | 2012 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature