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Fig. 2 | Trials

Fig. 2

From: The effects of different doses of exercise on pancreatic β-cell function in patients with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes: study protocol for and rationale behind the “DOSE-EX” multi-arm parallel-group randomised clinical trial

Fig. 2

Overview of interventions. HED, high exercise dose; MED, moderate exercise dose; DCON, dietary intervention; CON, control group. The intervention runs over a full 16 weeks period. During the 16 weeks, adherence and individual adjustment in the different parts of the intervention (exercise, diet, and pharmacological management) will be evaluated by relevant study personnel. Dietary consulting is provided by the dietician. The coordinating exercise trainer handles consults regarding the exercise intervention and pharmacological management is provided by the study nurse in close collaboration with the blinded endocrinologist. Prior to the dietary consults, each participant will be asked to complete a 3-day dietary record to frame the conversation. Pharmacological adjustments will be based on resent results from blood samples and blood pressure measured at home

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