Engelsk titel: Prevention of type 2 diabetes - an overview
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Författare:
Dalgard OS
Email: elisabeth.qvigstad@stolav.no
Språk: Nor
Antal referenser: 32
Dokumenttyp:
Översikt
UI-nummer: 04121660
Sammanfattning
BACKGROUND : The incidence of type 2 diabetes is increasing. Epidemiological data indicate a need to investigate possible interventions to prevent or delay the onset.
METHODS : Diabetologic and pharmacologic information was retrieved from review papers. Additionally, the Cochrane library and PubMed were searched for relevant studies.
INTERPRETATION : "Prediabetes" should be identified and treated by lifestyle intervention in primary health care. National guidelines for primary prevention should also be established.
RESULTS : Recent studies have demonstrated the efficacy of lifestyle intervention and metformin treatment in impaired glucose tolerance. Surgical treatment for obesity could be beneficial for individuals with BMI > 35. Recommendations from the American Diabetes Association for the prevention of type 2 diabetes are opportunistic screening, intervention on lifestyle factors such as physical activity and weight reduction, and also on cardiovascular risk factors.