Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes × HbA1c

Study 1 · Included

Combined diet and exercise intervention improves diabetes markers in adults.

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Comparison

Participants received a combined diet and exercise intervention aimed at improving glycemic control. · Participants received standard care without the intervention.

Duration / follow-up

13 weeks

Study 2 · Included

Community lifestyle programme improves multiple diabetes risk factors in adults with prediabetes

Non randomized trial

Comparison

Usual care (standard health education from primary health providers in the clinic setting)

Duration / follow-up

52 weeks

Study 3 · Included

Culture-Specific Program Improves Blood Sugar and Pressure in Diabetics

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Comparison

Participants received usual care supplemented by a culture specific behavior modification program implemented through interactive classes and an online web application. · Participants received the usual treatment, which comprised an educational session provided by a nurse at the PCU.

Duration / follow-up

12 weeks

Study 4 · Included

Engagement in a prediabetes education programme is linked to lower type 2 diabetes risk

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Comparison

Standard care (information booklet about T2DM risk factors and prevention through diet, lifestyle, and physical activity)

Duration / follow-up

156 weeks

Study 5 · Included

Identifying metabolic subtypes improves diabetes prevention strategies

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Comparison

Participants attended four group sessions during the first 6 months and individual counseling sessions every 6 months thereafter for 3 years. · Participants underwent one initial group session at baseline.

Duration / follow-up

312 weeks

Study 6 · Limited

Intensive lifestyle intervention improves diabetes remission in India

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Duration / follow-up

4 weeks

Study 7 · Included

Intensive lifestyle intervention may improve type 2 diabetes remission rates

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Comparison

Participants received supervised resistance and aerobic exercise and individually tailored dietary plans. · All participants received standard care with standardized, blinded, target driven medical therapy during the initial 12 months.

Duration / follow-up

104 weeks

Study 8 · Limited

Intensive lifestyle intervention may reverse diabetes in nephrectomy patients

Comparison

A comprehensive lifestyle intervention aimed at achieving diabetes remission in a patient with type 2 diabetes.

Duration / follow-up

52 weeks

Study 9 · Included

Lifestyle Africa may improve HbA1c in adults with obesity.

Rct

Comparison

Participants received the lifestyle africa intervention consisting of 17 video based group sessions delivered by trained community health workers. · Participants received usual care without the Lifestyle Africa intervention.

Duration / follow-up

52 weeks

Study 10 · Limited

Lifestyle Changes Improve Blood Sugar Levels in Prediabetes

Non randomized trial

Comparison

Participants underwent a three month lifestyle modification adapted from cardiac rehabilitation principles.

Duration / follow-up

1092 weeks

Study 11 · Included

Telemedicine lifestyle intervention modestly improves glycemic control in diabetes

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Comparison

Patients received an individualized exercise schedule, nutritional recommendations, and health literacy training with regular feedback. · Patients received one time written standard recommendations on nutrition and physical activity according to current guidelines.

Duration / follow-up

52 weeks

Study 12 · Included

Telemedicine support improves diabetes control

Rct

Comparison

Received telemedical devices and telephone coaching over a period of 12 months. · Received care as usual.

Duration / follow-up

104 weeks

Study 13 · Included

Weight management program shows little effect on HbA1c but aids weight loss.

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Comparison

Participants received a structured diabetes education programme via two one to one telephone calls with a registered dietitian and free membership of weight watchers for 6 months. · Participants attended a 6 h diabetes education workshop delivered by trained healthcare professionals in local healthcare or community venues.

Duration / follow-up

52 weeks