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Document Type

Poster

Description

• Literature was performed using an electronic search database to identify literature related to preventing the conversion of prediabetes to type 2 diabetes.

• Literature review looks at the effectiveness of metformin, diet alone, exercise alone, and a combination of diet and exercise.

• Research shows that both metformin and lifestyle modification have been effective in reducing the progression of prediabetes to type 2 diabetes.

• While lifestyle modifications appear to show greater benefit in the short term, their impact has shown to be less effective when studied in the long term.

• Primary care treatment of prediabetes requires a collaborative plan between providers and patients to ensure adherence to the plan.

Department

Physician Assistant Studies

Degree Name

Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS)

First Advisor

McHugo, Jeanie

Publication Date

Spring 2023

Keywords

Prediabetes, type 2 diabetes (T2D), Metformin, lifestyle modification, Physician Assistant.

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences

The Effect of Metformin vs Lifestyle Modifications on the Prevention of Prediabetes to Type II Diabetes

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