Physical Activity Perceptions and Participation of People With Type II Diabetes Mellitus in the Dominican Republic.

Introduction: Physical activity (PA) improves health outcomes for people with type II diabetes mellitus (diabetes), but little is known about PA among Dominicans. The purpose was to evaluate PA participation and perceptions among people with diabetes in the Dominican Republic (DR).

Methods: Participants (N=29) were recruited from an urban diabetes clinic in DR.

Are Medical Students Prepared to Model Healthy Behaviors for Their Future Patients? A Survey Comparing Aged-Matched Peers.

Background: Osteopathic medical students (OMS) who establish healthy behaviors for themselves are more likely to counsel their future patients on appropriate self-care. This study compared the lifestyle habits of OMS with those of age-matched peers in other areas of study, which served as the control group.

Method: In the fall of 2018, a survey was administered to OMS of the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYIT-COM) (group I) and graduate programs from the same school (group II), to assess their lifestyle habits.