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Translating the Diabetes Prevention Program to Primary Care

Nursing ResearchPublished 15 December 2008Open access
Robin Whittemore, Gail D’Eramo Melkus, Julie Wagner, James Dziura, Veronika Northrup, Margaret Grey
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TL;DR

A lifestyle program implemented in primary care by nurse practitioners for adults at risk of type 2 diabetes can be implemented by NPs, reach the targeted population, and be modestly successful.

Abstract

A lifestyle program can be implemented in primary care by NPs, reach the targeted population, and be modestly successful. Further research is indicated.

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MedicineHealth Professions