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Adherence to non-pharmacological measures (diet and physical activity) is low in diabetic patients enrolled in state programs, resulting in high rates of obesity and suboptimal glycemic control.
If you have diabetes, getting free medication and tests is not enough. You must actively manage your diet and exercise. Aim for regular physical activity and try to spread your food intake across the day, as skipping meals or being inactive leads to higher obesity and blood sugar levels.
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low adherence to non-pharmacological measures such as diet and physical activity was detected. A high percentage of patients were overweight (38%) or obese (46.5%).
Why this rating
Descriptive, cross-sectional observational study with a large sample size (n=482) but no control group.
Source
Evaluation of the Health Impact of the National Diabetes Program in Paraguay
Patricia Vera Rodríguez et al. · Journal of Drug Delivery and Therapeutics · 2021
DOI 10.22270/jddt.v11i2.4597
cross_sectional · n=482
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