Weight reduction diets have been shown to result in weight loss and marked improvements in glucose control in epople with Type II diabetes, over a period of 6 months. Subsequently, body weight usually returns towards baseline as glucose levels increase again. Our study copares various behaviour modification strategies differing in the chronology of the efforts. The assessment includes the metabolic parameters, and periodic questionnaires to the patient and spouse regarding the quality of the effort, and the caloric intake. The effect of antilipemic pharmacotherapy on concurrent diet and exercise behaviours.
Dietary modification constitutes the cornerstone of any lipid-lowering treatment plan.
The National Cholesterol Education Program guidelines insist upon initiating therapy with diet and exercise prior to drug treatment. This study assesses whether the immediate initiation of drugs influences adherence to required lifestyle changes. Prevalence of carotid intimal defects in people with Type I and Type II diabetes. A new instrument and software developed by Professor Watkins is used to assess the carotid intimal thickness and composition in people with diabetes using this ultrasound technology.