Medication Deprescribing Practices Among Lifestyle Medicine Providers: A Cross-Sectional Survey

Joeita Macfield, Kara L. Staffier, John Kelly, Rohit Moghe, Micaela C. Karlsen, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, Grand Rapids, Department of Research, American College of Lifestyle Medicine, Department of Preventive Medicine, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, Quality Health Alliance ACO-CIN, Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic, Global Public Health and Applied Nutrition Programs, University of New England

American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine

Published online on March 27, 2026

Abstract

American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, Ahead of Print.
When effectively implemented, lifestyle interventions can lead to significant improvements in glycemic control, often reducing the need for glucose-lowering medications. However, guidance on deprescribing these medications following lifestyle changes ...