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The prevalence of any remission in the plate model was 27.1% during the first 2 years, decreasing over time.
The plate model may initially improve diabetes remission rates, but these rates decline over time.
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The prevalence of any remission in plate model was 27.1% (95% CI 16.8–37.4%) during the first 2 years, decreasing to 14.5% (95% CI 6.3–22.7%) during year 4, to 10.1% (95% CI 4.4–15.8%) during year 6, and to 9.6% (95% CI 5.3–13.9%) during year 8.
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Based on the randomized trial design.
Source
The effects of a plate model on the remission and need for hypoglycemic drugs of newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes in China: A randomized trial
Zhang Yong-wen et al. · Preventive Medicine Reports · 2023
DOI 10.1016/j.pmedr.2023.102537
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