Lifestyle Intervention Programs Led by Doctors and Nurses to Prevent Diabetes

  • Somaya Ebrahim Mansour Algediba et al.
Keywords: Lifestyle intervention, diabetes prevention, type 2 diabetes, healthcare collaboration, lifestyle change, behavior modification, nurses, doctors, diet, physical activity, health education, chronic disease management.

Abstract

Type 2 diabetes is a growing global health concern, and its prevention is vital for reducing both the personal and economic burden of the disease. Lifestyle interventions, including changes in diet, physical activity, and behavior, have been proven to prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes, especially in individuals at high risk. These programs, when led by a collaborative team of doctors and nurses, provide an integrated approach to prevention. Doctors assess medical risks, provide diagnoses, and manage pharmacological treatments, while nurses offer essential support in behavior change, education, and monitoring progress. This article explores the role of healthcare professionals in lifestyle intervention programs, the benefits of their collaboration, and the outcomes of such programs in preventing diabetes.

Author Biography

Somaya Ebrahim Mansour Algediba et al.

Somaya Ebrahim Mansour Algediba,1 Sultan Jubran Almalki,2 Abdulaziz Hassan Kosadi Almahdi,3 Abdullah Ghalib Yahya Orebi,4 Zaid Mohammad Alqahtani,5 Ruba Mohammed Sallam Ahmed,6 Samer Ibrahim Osrah,7 Areej Mohammad Baz,8 Ahmed Mohammad Al Aithan,9 Faisal Mohammed Alhallafi,10 Rashed Mohammed Alboali,11 Amal Mohammed Ahmed Zarbatan,12 Hajar Hassan Ali Debea,13 Zainb Mohamed Hazzazi,14 Eman Ibrahim Ali Khormi15

1-Primary Health Care Center Ministry Of Health Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia

2,13-Prince Mohammed Bin Nasser Hospital Ministry Of Health Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia

3-Gazan Health Cluster Ministry Of Health Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia

4-Abu Arish General Hospital Ministry Of Health Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia

5-Ministry Of Health Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia

6-Aljahu Primary Health Care Ministry Of Health Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia

7-Althagar Hospital -Ministry Of Health Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia

8-King Abdullah Medical Complex Ministry Of Health Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia

9,11-Abqaiq General Hospital Ministry Of Health Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia

10-Dammam Medical Complex Ministry Of Health Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia

12-Sabia General Hospital Ministry Of Health Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia

14-Bathaan Health Center Ministry Of Health Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia

15-Bish General Hospital Ministry Of Health Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia

Published
2024-02-04
Section
Regular Issue