| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5588534 | Metabolism | 2017 | 13 Pages |
Abstract
This culturally adapted lifestyle intervention programme shows a beneficial effect on insulin action, body weight reduction, as well as LDL-cholesterol reduction, in Middle-Eastern immigrants. The programme adapted to resources in primary health care provides tools for improved primary prevention and reduced cardio-metabolic risk in this high-risk group for Type 2 diabetes.
Keywords
IPAQFPGOGTTPHCRCTSBPDBPrandomized control trialRandomized controlled trialOral glucose tolerance testISIUnited StatesInsulin sensitivityLifestylebody mass indexBMIDisposition indexInsulin sensitivity indexdiastolic blood pressuresystolic blood pressurePhysical activityFasting plasma glucoseMetabolic Equivalent of TaskPrimary health careMETImmigrantsbody weightInternational Physical Activity Questionnaire
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Authors
Faiza Siddiqui, Azra Kurbasic, Ulf Lindblad, Peter M. Nilsson, Louise Bennet,