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The impact of nutrition education, peer support and several pre-intervention psycho-social variables upon weight change and glycemic control were assessed in older, noninsulin-dependent diabetic patients. Significant weight reductions were observed in persons who participated in the combined nutrition education and peer support program. No significant changes were observed in glycemic control. Several psycho-social variables were significantly correlated with reductions in weight and improvement in glycemic control. Implications for future research and intervention programs for older persons with nutrition related diseases are presented.
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