Research
Mixed
Optimal medical management of cardiovascular risk factors (blood pressure, lipids, glucose) is as effective as intensive lifestyle intervention in preventing cardiovascular events and mortality in diabetic patients.
Taking your prescribed medications and managing your blood pressure and cholesterol effectively is just as important for preventing heart attacks as trying to lose weight through diet and exercise. Don't neglect your meds thinking lifestyle alone will save you.
GoodQualifiesHIGH confidence
Both the intervention and control groups received the same high-quality medical treatments... optimal medical treatment of cardiovascular risk factors
Why this rating
Based on the Look-AHEAD trial data interpretation.
Source
The Effects of Therapeutic Lifestyle Change on Cardiovascular Disease and Mortality in Diabetic Patients
Min Jeong Kwon et al. · Journal of Korean Diabetes · 2014
DOI 10.4093/jkd.2014.15.3.129
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