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ea0013p148 | Diabetes, metabolism and cardiovascular | SFEBES2007

A prospective randomised controlled trial of lifestyle intervention on quality of life and cardiovascular risk score in patients with obesity and type 2 diabetes

Tuthill Antoinette , Quinn Alison , McColgan Donna , McKenna Malachi , O’Shea Donal , Joseph McKenna T

Aim: To evaluate whether a prospective randomised controlled trial of intensive lifestyle intervention delivered on a monthly out-patient basis can result in reduced cardiovascular risk, and improved quality of life in obese patients with type 2 diabetes.Patients and Methods: Patients were recruited from diabetes out-patient clinics. All subjects underwent a treadmill exercise test to assess eligibility before randomization. Subjects with a negative exer...