Data Collection
Dietary behavior, chronic disease
SECONDARY, CHRONIC DISEASE
Data were collected at baseline (T1), at the end of the 12-week intervention (T2), and 1 month after the intervention (T3). Sociodemographic characteristics (age, gender, marital status, education level, and employment status), clinical characteristics (history of chronic disease and use of TCM), and lifestyle factors (smoking and alcohol drinking) were collected by a structured questionnaire at baseline. Primary outcome measures, including blood sugar control (FPG and HbABody constitution was assessed by the BCQ [Meridian energy was measured using the Meridian Energy Analysis Device (MEAD) ME-PRO 6.1.1 (Medpex Enterprise Ltd, Taichung, Taiwan). The level of meridian energy was assessed using the MEAD values for the 24 acupoints (Ryodoraku points) along the 12 meridians ranging from 0 to 200 µA [HRQOL was measured by the Medical Outcome Survey Short Form (SF-36) Taiwan version. SF-36 is composed of 36 items, which form two summary scales, namely the physical component score (PCS) and the mental component score (MCS). Higher scores on the PCS and MCS indicate a better physical and mental aspect of HRQOL, respectively [The secondary outcomes in this study were BMI, dietary behavior, and PA. Dietary behavior was assessed by the dietary behavior questionnaire, which consisted of 14 items based on a 4-point Likert scale, ranging from 1 (never) to 4 (always). The scores ranged from 14 to 56, with higher scores indicating a better correspondence to the DASH diet [