Year: 2025
Type: article
Study designs: Randomized Controlled Trial, Clinical Trial
Abstract: Insulin resistance and high blood sugar are hallmarks of type 2 diabetes mellitus, a common chronic illness that has a substantial influence on world health. In order to avoid problems like cardiovascular disease and neuropathy, effective care is essential. Pharmacological therapies are frequently used in traditional diabetes treatment. However, lifestyle improvements, including dietary adjustments, exercise, and stress reduction, have become essential elements of diabetic care. In order to improve glycemic control in individuals with type 2 diabetes, this study compares the efficacy of lifestyle medicine and standard therapy. In Punjab, Pakistan, a randomized controlled trial (RCT) was carried out in the cities of Kahuta and Faisalabad. One hundred volunteers, all between the ages of 35 and 50, who had been diagnosed as having type 2 diabetes and had HbA1c levels ≥6.5%, participated in the study. Participants were randomized to either Group B, which received normal medical care, or Group A, which received lifestyle interventions. Dietary changes, exercise routines, stress management strategies, and adherence counseling were the main focuses of the lifestyle intervention. To improve glycemic control, the seeds of chia and melon, especially bitter melon, were important dietary components. SPSS version 26 was used to analyze the data. Both groups showed significant improvements, according to within-group analysis (p-value <0.001). When compared to standard medical care, between-group analysis demonstrated the effectiveness of lifestyle interventions in controlling a number of health indices in diabetes patients, especially fasting blood glucose, cholesterol, CRP, BMI, or waist measurement (p-value <0.001). However, several variables such as blood pressure did not exhibit significant changes (p-value >0.05). The study concluded that intensive lifestyle changes can lead to meaningful improvements in metabolic health outcomes for individuals with type 2 diabetes, aligning with broader research advocating for such approaches as foundational components of diabetes care strategies
DOI: 10.71005/5g0b3292
Authors: Shakila Sabir, Khalil-ur Reman, Hamza Rafeeq, Nadia Afsheen, Zara Jabeen, Shamsa Kanwal, Areej Fatima, Farina Jamil, Muhammad Ejaz-ul-Haq
Institution: Riphah International University
Language: English
Subfield: Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4413309904