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There has been limited success in curbing the incidence of T2D despite lifestyle modification being standard care.
Practitioners should recognize the barriers to effective lifestyle interventions.
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However, despite lifestyle modification being the standard of care practice both for prevention and treatment of T2D, there has been limited success in curbing this pandemic.
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Based on the review of existing practices and outcomes.
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The Role of Lifestyle Interventions for the Prevention and Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes: A Narrative Review
Octavio Pano Espinola et al. · American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine · 2025
DOI 10.1177/15598276251372427
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