Research
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The nutrition-based shared medical appointment (SMA) intervention resulted in a mean weight loss of 6.6 pounds, while the individualized counseling control group lost a mean of 3.6 pounds.
Practitioners may consider SMA as a more effective approach for weight loss in prediabetic patients.
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The SMA and control participants lost a mean of 6.6 pounds and 3.6 pound, respectively.
Why this rating
Based on randomized controlled trial design.
Source
Effectiveness of Prediabetes Nutrition Shared Medical Appointments
Renee E. Cole et al. · The Diabetes Educator · 2013
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