Long-term cost reduction of routine medications following a residential programme combining physical activity and nutrition in the treatment of type 2 diabetes: a prospective cohort study

Conclusions Individuals with T2D reduced routine medication costs following a long-term lifestyle intervention that started with a 3-week residential programme. Combining high exercise volume, restrictive diet and education effectively supported the health of T2D. The main factor explaining reduced medication costs was better glycaemic control, independent of weight changes. Despite limitations precluding generalisability, cost-effective results of reduced medication should contribute to the evidence base required to promote lifestyle interventions for individuals with T2D. Trial registration number NCT00917917; Post-results.

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Source: BMJ Open - April 16, 2017 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Lanhers, C., Walther, G., Chapier, R., Lesourd, B., Naughton, G., Pereira, B., Duclos, M., Vinet, A., Obert, P., Courteix, D., Dutheil, F. Tags: Open access, Health economics, Public health, Diabetes and Endocrinology Research Source Type: research