Effects of PREMIER Lifestyle Modifications on Participants With and Without the Metabolic Syndrome

Abstract

Abstract-Lifestyle

Hypertension as part of the metabolic syndrome

“…17 There are enough studies in the literature to suggest that early lifestyle intervention helps to prevent the progression to diabetes 18,19 and also helps to lower blood pressure to the extent that drugs are not required. 20 However, translation of this knowledge into practice is not easy. Part of the problem is the reluctance to label people as having a disease or a syndrome.…”

B.A.L.A.N.C.E.: Evaluating the Effectiveness of a 14-Week Worksite Wellness Program on Reducing Metabolic Syndrome Risk Factors

“…Furthermore while not significant, both intervention groups saw a trend toward a reduction in fasting insulin, regardless of metabolic syndrome status (Lien et al, 2007). This study showed significant improvements in the primary outcome, systolic BP, in both intervention groups, however only small reductions were seen in the other outcome measures.…”

“…14 The PREMIER trial studied the effect of a behavioral intervention on blood pressure, lipids, and insulin resistance in participants with and without metabolic syndrome (Lien et al, 2007). Participants were recruited by four clinical centers using media, mailing announcements, and through community screenings (Appeal et al, 2003).…”

“…Participants were recruited by four clinical centers using media, mailing announcements, and through community screenings (Appeal et al, 2003). Participants were divided into three groups: a control group, a behavioral intervention group, and an intervention group plus DASH diet (Lien et al, 2007). The control group, or advice only group, received one 30-minute counseling session, while both intervention groups received eighteen individual counseling sessions.…”

“…The control group, or advice only group, received one 30-minute counseling session, while both intervention groups received eighteen individual counseling sessions. There were two intervention groups, one that received the behavioral intervention and one that received the behavioral intervention plus DASH diet guidelines (Lien et al, 2007). The study compared results between participants who had metabolic syndrome and those who did not.…”