Lifestyle Intervention Strategy to Treat Diabetes in Older Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Lifestyle intervention is recommended as first-line treatment of diabetes at all ages; however, little is known about the efficacy of lifestyle intervention in older adults with diabetes. We aimed to determine whether lifestyle intervention would improve glycemic control and age-relevant outcomes in older adults with diabetes and comorbidities.

Research design and methods

A total of 100 older adults with diabetes were randomly assigned to 1-year intensive lifestyle intervention (ILI) (diet and exercise at a facility transitioned into community-fitness centers and homes) or healthy lifestyle (HL) group. The primary outcome was change in HbA1c. Secondary outcomes included glucoregulation, body composition, physical function, and quality of life. Changes between group

SUBMITTER: Celli A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9472494 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature