Non-pharmacological management strategies for type 2 diabetes in children and young adults: A systematic review
Authors' conclusion
Evidence for non-pharmacological management of youth onset type 2 diabetes is scarce. Available evidence demonstrated that VLED is associated with improved glycemia and weight loss. The role of social support from peers, family, and health professionals shows mixed results.
Study context
- Population
- Children and young adults with T2D (youth onset); studies of non-pharmacological interventions identified from database searches up to March 20247 studies
- Comparison
- Non-pharmacological interventions for T2D in children and young adults
- Outcome
- HbA1c, weight and BMI
Pooled result
As reported in the abstract
- Very low-energy diet (VLED) was associated with reduction in hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c), weight and body mass index (BMI)
- No other interventions (intensive group-based lifestyle, occupational-therapist support or peer support program) improved HbA1c
Further pooled results
- Interventions positively impacted well-being, mental health and cardiometabolic outcomes
Original publication
Non-pharmacological management strategies for type 2 diabetes in children and young adults: A systematic review. Diabetes Res Clin Pract. Published 15 February 2025. doi:10.
Composed by AI from the published abstract and checked against it. How Briefs are made →