73rd Scientific Sessions: Lifestyle Intervention Didn't Reduce CVD in Obese Adults w/ Type 2

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Channel: American Diabetes Association · 2013 · Nonprofits & Activism

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For obese people with type 2 diabetes, a long-term intensive lifestyle intervention program, focused on weight loss, can help in countless ways. However, results from a recent clinical trial reveal that such intervention does not reduce the risk for heart attacks or strokes any more than diabetes support and education. Anna Baker reports from Chicago.

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