2016
New directions for diabetes prevention and management in behavioral medicine
Stetson B, Minges KE, Richardson CR. New directions for diabetes prevention and management in behavioral medicine. Journal Of Behavioral Medicine 2016, 40: 127-144. PMID: 27743230, PMCID: PMC5950714, DOI: 10.1007/s10865-016-9802-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDiabetes preventionDiabetes-related health disparitiesCornerstone of careGlobal public health epidemicDiabetes Prevention ProgramTranslation of interventionsPublic health epidemicQuality of lifeRegimen demandsDiabetes ratesAdherence difficultiesLifestyle changesPsychosocial concernsIntervention deliveryPrevention programsHealth epidemicHealth disparitiesDiabetesBehavioral medicinePreventionFuture studiesOptimal approachInterventionManagement recommendationsFurther research
2011
Evaluation of a resistance training program for adults with or at risk of developing diabetes: an effectiveness study in a community setting
Minges KE, Cormick G, Unglik E, Dunstan DW. Evaluation of a resistance training program for adults with or at risk of developing diabetes: an effectiveness study in a community setting. International Journal Of Behavioral Nutrition And Physical Activity 2011, 8: 50. PMID: 21612648, PMCID: PMC3127967, DOI: 10.1186/1479-5868-8-50.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAged, 80 and overAustraliaBody CompositionCross-Sectional StudiesData CollectionDiabetes Mellitus, Type 2Evidence-Based PracticeFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHealth PromotionHumansLongitudinal StudiesMaleMiddle AgedMotor ActivityObesityRegression AnalysisResistance TrainingRetrospective StudiesTime FactorsWaist CircumferenceConceptsResistance training programType 2 diabetesWaist circumferenceUpper body strengthFunctional measuresBody strengthLower bodyMean waist circumferenceSignificant time effectTraining programCentral obesityPhysical functionWeek assessmentFavorable health benefitsDiabetesEffectiveness studiesStudy designConclusionsThese findingsRetrospective assessmentBaselineHealth benefitsCircumferenceSignificant decreaseLongitudinal studyFitness facilities