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The SMA health outcomes were equivalent to individual counseling outcomes.
SMA can be considered a viable alternative to individual counseling for managing prediabetes.
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SMA health outcomes were equivalent to individual counseling outcomes.
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Based on randomized controlled trial design.
Source
Effectiveness of Prediabetes Nutrition Shared Medical Appointments
Renee E. Cole et al. · The Diabetes Educator · 2013
DOI 10.1177/0145721713484812
rct · n=94Cited 27×
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