ArticleSystematic reviews2020
Non-pharmacological interventions for the prevention of type 2 diabetes mellitus in low and middle-income countries: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
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7 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Dietary Choline and Betaine Are Not Associated With the Risk of Type 2 Diabetes. A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies.Journal of diabetes research · 2026Pooled it
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- Medication Adherence Among Patients With Type 2 Diabetes at the Upper West Regional Hospital, Ghana.Health science reports · 2026Article
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- Mathematical Modelling for Community Based Intervention for Managing Diabetes: A Systematic Literature Review.Journal of multidisciplinary healthcare · 2025Review
- Diabetes mellitus, the fastest growing global public health concern: Early detection should be focused.Health science reports · 2024Article
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Abstract
introductionThe disease burden caused by type 2 diabetes mellitus is a prime public health concern. The prevalence and rate of deaths from diabetes mellitus in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are higher than the high-income countries. Increased physical activity and a balanced diet are essential and successful measures to prevent the onset of diabetes mellitus. This systematic review aims to explore the available non-pharmacological approaches for the prevention of type 2 diabetes mellitus in LMICs. METHODS AND ANALYSIS: Six online databases will be explored to get related randomized controlled trials (RCTs) published in English from inception to September 2020, and two coders will independently screen, identify studies, extract data, and assess the risk of bias in each article. The searched articles will be included by applying specific inclusion and exclusion criteria. Joanna Briggs Institute's tool for RCTs will be used for appraising the trials critically. Narrative synthesis and pooled effect of the interventions will be demonstrated. A meta-analysis will be conducted using the random-effects model if assumptions are fulfilled. DISCUSSION: This review is an attempt to explore the available non-pharmacological approaches for the prevention of type 2 diabetes mellitus in LMICs. Findings from the review will highlight effective non-pharmacological measures for the prevention of type 2 diabetes mellitus to guide policy for future strategies. SYSTEMATIC REVIEW REGISTRATION: The review protocol has been registered ( CRD42020191507 ).
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