Community-based programmes achieved good results for most risk factors except BMI and ( glycated haemoglobin ) HbA1c .
INTRODUCTION Although cardiovascular disease ( CVD ) and type 2 diabetes mellitus ( T2DM ) prevention programmes have been effective in urban residents , their effectiveness in non-urban setting s , where cardio-metabolic risk is typically elevated , is unknown .
We systematic ally review ed the effectiveness of primary prevention programmes aim ed at reducing risk factors for CVD/T2DM , including blood pressure , body mass index ( BMI ) , blood lipid and glucose , diet , lifestyle , and knowledge in adults residing in non-urban areas .
Effects of the mediterranean lifestyle program on multiple risk behaviors and psychosocial outcomes among women at risk for heart disease
Background : The Mediterranean Lifestyle Program was evaluated for its effects on multiple behavioral risk factors for coronary heart disease ( CHD )  among postmenopausal women with diabetes . Purpose : Our purpose is to test a comprehensive lifestyle management intervention to reduce CHD risk in postmenopausal women with type 2 diabetes . Methods : Participants ( N = 279 ) were r and omized to usual care ( UC ) or Mediterranean Lifestyle Program , a lifestyle change intervention aim ed at the behavioral risk factors ( eating patterns , physical activity , stress management , and social support ) affecting risk for CHD in postmenopausal women with type 2 diabetes . Results : In original and intent-to-treat analyses ,  Mediterranean Lifestyle Program participants showed significantly greater improvement in dietary behaviors , physical activity , stress management , perceived support , and weight loss at 6 months compared to UC . Conclusions : This study demonstrated the effectiveness of the Mediterranean Lifestyle Program in improving self-care among women with type 2 diabetes , showed that postmenopausal women could make comprehensive lifestyle changes , and provided evidence that a program using social-cognitive strategies and peer support can be used to modify multiple lifestyle behaviors
Community-based programmes achieved good results for most risk factors except BMI and ( glycated haemoglobin ) HbA1c .
INTRODUCTION Although cardiovascular disease ( CVD ) and type 2 diabetes mellitus ( T2DM ) prevention programmes have been effective in urban residents , their effectiveness in non-urban setting s , where cardio-metabolic risk is typically elevated , is unknown .
We systematic ally review ed the effectiveness of primary prevention programmes aim ed at reducing risk factors for CVD/T2DM , including blood pressure , body mass index ( BMI ) , blood lipid and glucose , diet , lifestyle , and knowledge in adults residing in non-urban areas .