Understanding barriers and facilitators of adherence to lifestyle changes in prediabetes: a qualitative study.

A qualitative study examined what helps or hinders people with prediabetes from sustaining lifestyle changes such as improved diet and increased physical activity. Researchers identified both personal and environmental factors influencing adherence, with findings relevant to clinicians designing behavioral interventions for this at-risk population. Physical therapists involved in diabetes prevention programs may find the facilitators and barriers identified useful for tailoring patient education and exercise adherence strategies.

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