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Results of a 12-Month Randomized Controlled Trial Testing the Efficacy of the Diabetes Prevention Program Group Lifestyle Balance (DPP-GLB) for People Post Stroke (GLB-CVA)
CONCLUSIONS: Engagement in the GLB-CVA can result in weight loss and improved health for individuals who are overweight or obese following stroke. Future efforts should examine effectiveness in real-world settings and focus on knowledge translation efforts.PMID:37542523 | DOI:10.1093/abm/kaad045
Source: Annals of Behavioral Medicine - August 5, 2023 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Simon Driver Evan McShan Chad Swank Stephanie Calhoun Megan Douglas Alexandria Suhalka Monica Bennett Librada Callender Christa Ochoa Sridevi Mukkamala Kaye Kramer Source Type: research

Further evidence to support weight loss and lifestyle interventions for people taking antipsychotic medications
ABSTRACT FROM: Green CA, Yarborough BJ, Leo MC, et al. The STRIDE weight loss and lifestyle intervention for individuals taking antipsychotic medications: a randomized trial. Am J Psychiatry 2015;172:71–81. What is already known on this topic Increasing weight is the leading risk factor for many life-shortening illnesses such as cardiovascular disease, stroke and diabetes.1 Individuals with serious mental illness (SMI) such as schizophrenia are at increased risk of medical comorbidities, including metabolic syndrome, leading to an increased risk for cardiovascular disease and diabetes. As a result, life expectancy is...
Source: Evidence-Based Mental Health - October 22, 2015 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Park, T., Workun, B. Tags: Miscellaneous Source Type: research