Research
Adherence
Lifestyle behaviors (smoking cessation, weight reduction, physical activity, sodium restriction) are the core management strategy for cardiovascular risk in women with diabetes, despite limited randomized trial evidence for mortality reduction.
Focus on smoking cessation, weight loss, regular physical activity (30+ mins/day), and dietary changes (low sodium, high fruits/vegetables). These are the most important steps for reducing heart disease risk in diabetes, even if they don't always show immediate mortality benefits in trials.
GoodSupportsHIGH confidence
In both women and men with diabetes, promotion of healthy lifestyle behaviors is the core of management of diabetes complications... weight loss remains strongly recommended for persons with diabetes.
Why this rating
Strong epidemiologic evidence, though RCTs show limited mortality benefit.
Source
Management of Cardiovascular Risk in Perimenopausal Women with Diabetes
Catherine Kim · Diabetes & Metabolism Journal · 2021
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