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Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus by Changes in Lifestyle among Subjects with Impaired Glucose Tolerance

Type 2 diabetes can be prevented by changes in the lifestyles of high-risk subjects.

The Finnish Diabetes Prevention Study (DPS)

OBJECTIVE—To describe the 1) lifestyle intervention used in the Finnish Diabetes Prevention Study, 2) short- and long-term changes in diet and exercise behavior, and 3) effect o...

Dyslipidemia and Hyperglycemia Predict Coronary Heart Disease Events in Middle-Aged Patients With NIDDM

Patients with NIDDM are at increased risk for coronary heart disease (CHD). However, information on the predictive value of cardiovascular risk factors and the degree of hypergl...

Atherosclerotic Vascular Disease and Its Risk Factors in Non-Insulin-Dependent Diabetic and Nondiabetic Subjects in Finland

A cross-sectional study on the prevalence of atherosclerotic vascular disease (ASVD) and its risk factors in non-insulin-dependent diabetic and nondiabetic subjects was carried ...

Does NIDDM increase the risk for coronary heart disease similarly in both low- and high-risk populations?