Abstract P156: Achieving Diabetes Remission Through Lifestyle Intervention: Preliminary Results From A Scoping Review Of The Literature And Implications For Africa
Abstract:Background:
Africa is experiencing the most rapid rise of type 2 diabetes (T2D) in the world. In addition, Africa has the highest proportion of undiagnosed cases. If people with T2D are undiagnosed, then complications progress, outcomes are poor, and social and financial costs escalate. Our goal with this review is to determine whether Life-Style Intervention (LSI) as primary treatment can lead to remission of T2D. LSI generally includes some combination of dietary change, weight loss, exercise, an… Show more
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