Endocrine Abstracts

Background: Real life implementation studies performed in different settings/populations proved that lifestyle interventions in prevention of DM2 can be effective. However, little is known about long term results of these translational studies and determinants of the outcomes.Aim: The purpose of this study was to examine the maintenance of diabetes type 2 risk factor during 3 year follow-up and to examine determinants of long term outcomes.<p class="...

Aim: Aim of the study was to assess the effectiveness of the structured lifestyle intervention in diabetes type 2 high risk people.Methods: The De-Plan Project participants were selected based on FINDRISK over 14. Exclusion criteria were known or OGTT diabetes. Intervention completed by 175 participants consisted of 10 group sessions on lifestyle changes, diet and physical activity education, and 6 telephone motivation sessions and voluntary physical act...