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Author and Year:
Paula T, Viana N, Neto A, et al. 2015
PubMed ID:
Article Title:
Effects of the DASH Diet and Walking on Blood Pressure in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes and Uncontrolled Hypertension: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Authors:
Paula T, Viana L, Neto A, Leitão C, Gross J, Azevedo M
Journal:
Journal of Clinical Hypertension
Year of publication:
2015
Volume:
17
Issue:
11
Page numbers:
895-901
Study Design:
Randomized Controlled Trial
Risk of Bias Assessment Rating:
Some concerns
Inclusion Criteria:
Outpatients with type 2 diabetes and hypertension were recruited. Patients were selected if they had uncontrolled BP, defined as office BP >/=140/90 mm Hg and daytime ABPM >/=135/85 mm Hg, BMI
Exclusion Criteria:
Exclusion criteria were night shift work, physical disability that prevents patients from walking, presence of secondary causes of hypertension, or severe elevations in BP (>180/120 mm Hg).
Research Purpose:
The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effect of the DASH diet associated with increased walking on ambulatory BP monitoring in patients with type 2 diabetes and uncontrolled hypertension.
Blinding efforts:
See Risk of Bias.
Study Location:
Brazil
Source(s) of Funding:
University/Hospital
Please specify names of funders:
CAPES—PNPD, FIPE-Hospital de Cl? nicas de Porto Alegre, and CNPq.