Trends in Lifestyle Counseling for Adults With and Without Diabetes in the U.S., 2005-2015.

ABSTRACT: INTRODUCTION:Strong evidence shows that lifestyle change and weight loss stimulated by counseling improve glycemic control and lower comorbidities for patients with diabetes, but it is unclear whether diet or physical activity counseling for patients with diabetes in ambulatory settings has actually been responsive to this evidence. METHODS:Data from the 2005-2015 National Ambulatory Medical Care Surveys were used to assess trends in provider-reported diet or exercise counseling during ambulatory care visits. The data were pooled and multivariate logistic regression models were built, adjusting for patient-, provider-, and practice-level characteristics to examine whether the provision of counseling varied by these characteristics. Data were analyzed from September 2018 to December 2018. R

SUBMITTER: Shah MK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6814385 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature