DISCUSSION
This study demonstrated that Chinese individuals with
T2DM who participated in a structured and integrated
intervention program conducted within a workplace setting
showed significant improvements in parameters associated
with glycemic control and markers of cardiovascular
health compared to a Reference Group following usual
care practices. Consistent with these improvements, the
prevalence of the MetS was also significantly reduced in
the Intervention Group. Thus, the combination of education,
dietary management including a diabetes-specific
nutritional meal-replacement, and frequent glucose testing
are effective in diabetes management and control in this
population.