Research
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Participants in the DSMES program experienced significant reductions in weight, BMI, and A1C levels.
Implementing a community-based DSMES program can lead to significant health improvements in patients with type 2 diabetes.
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Significant reductions were obtained in weight, BMI (at 16 weeks), and A1C (at 6 months); these reductions were sustained at 12 months.
Why this rating
Based on the pre-post study design with physiological data collection.
Source
Patient Engagement in Type 2 Diabetes: A Collaborative Community Health Initiative
Kimberly Freeman et al. · The Diabetes Educator · 2018
cohort · n=115Cited 13×
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