Effectiveness of non-pharmacological strategies in the management of type 2 diabetes in primary care: a protocol for a systematic review and network meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Despite the increasing number of drugs and various guidelines on the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), several patients continue with the disease uncontrolled. There are several non-pharmacological treatments available for managing T2DM, but various of them have never been compared directly to determine the best strategies.

Objective

This study will evaluate the comparative effects of non-pharmacological strategies in the management of T2DM in primary care or community settings.

Methods and analysis

We will perform a systematic review and network meta-analysis (NMA), and will include randomised controlled trials if one of the following interventions were applied in adult patients with T2DM: nutritional therapy, physical activity, psychologica

SUBMITTER: Leite RGOF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7045081 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature