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Assessment
Nutrition Practice Guidelines for Type 1 and 2 Diabetes: Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (2001)
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Conclusion
Lifestyle changes including regular physical activity and macronutrient modification (reduced energy, <30% fat, <10% saturated fat) reduced the risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Randomized control trials demonstrating a decrease in type 2 diabetes mellitus included monthly to quarterly group or individual counseling sessions for the duration of the studies—2 to 5 years. (2001)
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Grade: I
- Grade I means there is Good/Strong evidence supporting the statement;
- Grade II is Fair;
- Grade III is Limited/Weak;
- Grade IV is Expert Opinion Only;
- Grade V is Not Assignable.
- High (A) means we are very confident that the true effect lies close to that of the estimate of the effect;
- Moderate (B) means we are moderately confident in the effect estimate;
- Low (C) means our confidence in the effect estimate is limited;
- Very Low (D) means we have very little confidence in the effect estimate.
- Ungraded means a grade is not assignable.
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Conclusion