Impact of Knowledge and Attitudes on Lifestyle Practices in Preventing Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.

CONCLUSION: There is a need to reinforce the importance of physical activity and healthy diet in preventing diabetes. Although improving the knowledge level of diabetes may increase physical activity of the population, it is unlikely to improve dietary choices without effective behavior change interventions.
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Source: Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore - July 31, 2019 Category: General Medicine Authors: Ang BW, Tan MY, Goh CM, Rahardja S, Lim BY, Chiew W, Heng TY, Tan KI, Foo JH, Tham SZ, Chng JK, Seow WJ, Luo N Tags: Ann Acad Med Singapore Source Type: research