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We retrospectively analyzed data from 67 participants (mean age 69.2 (SD 7.9) years; 97% male) with atherosclerotic heart disease and\/or type 2 diabetes in a 15-week, multiple health behavior change (MHBC) intervention implemented in a Veterans Affairs (VA) Behavioral Medicine Clinic. The intervention promoted a whole foods, plant-based (WFPB) diet, physical activity, and cognitive-behavioral stress management. We assessed cardiometabolic risk factors at baseline, 1 month into the intervention, and at 15 weeks (post-treatment). 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Participants with type 2 diabetes (n = 34) achieved improvements in hemoglobin A1c (\u22120.80%,\n                    <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">P<\/jats:italic>\n                    = .007), systolic blood pressure (\u221210.98\u00a0mmHg,\n                    <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">P<\/jats:italic>\n                    = .01), and diastolic blood pressure (\u22126.65\u00a0mmHg,\n                    <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">P<\/jats:italic>\n                    = .03) at post-treatment. Medication usage did not significantly change. 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