“Lifestyle Interventions for Treatment of Diabetes Mellitus Type 2” by Sydney Smith, Dr. Beth Luthy et al.

Keywords

Type 2 diabetes mellitus, diet remedy, resistance coaching, cardio coaching, life-style intervention

Abstract

Introduction: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) continues to rise globally, creating a considerable well being burden. Dietary methods, together with intermittent fasting, ketogenic, Mediterranean, low-carbohydrate, and plant-based diets, together with cardio and resistance train, have been proven to decrease hemoglobin A1C (HbA1C). Identifying the simplest strategy to managing T2DM is vital.

Search Method: A literature overview was performed utilizing PubMed, CINAHL, MEDLINE, and Google Scholar to determine peer-reviewed research printed from 2000 to 2026. Search phrases included kind 2 diabetes mellitus, life-style intervention, diet remedy, dietary modification, train, bodily exercise, behavioral intervention, weight administration, and glycemic management. Eligible research included randomized managed trials, quasi-experimental research, cohort research, and systematic critiques/meta-analyses.

Results: All reviewed dietary interventions lowered HbA1C amongst people with T2DM. Combined cardio and resistance coaching produced better reductions in HbA1C ranges than both modality alone. The addition of behavioral assist to both dietary or train interventions additional diminished HbA1C.

Discussion: Concurrent life-style and behavioral interventions produce probably the most significant and sustained reductions in HbA1C. Additional long-term comparative research are wanted to find out the optimum administration of T2DM.

BYU ScholarsArchive Citation

Smith, Sydney; Luthy, Dr. Beth; Macintosh, Dr. Janelle; and Peterson, Neil E., “Lifestyle Interventions for Treatment of Diabetes Mellitus Type 2” (2026). Student Works. 444.