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A Digital Diabetes Prevention Program (Transform) for Adults With Prediabetes: Secondary Analysis.
Meshari F Alwashmi1, Gerald Mugford1, Waseem Abu-Ashour1
1Memorial University, St. John's, NL, Canada.
JMIR Diabetes
|July 28, 2019
Summary
A digital diabetes prevention program (DPP) effectively reduced weight and increased physical activity in adults with prediabetes. This lifestyle intervention shows promise for preventing type 2 diabetes onset.
Area of Science:
- Digital health interventions
- Preventive medicine
- Behavioral science
Background:
- Global rise in diabetes prevalence necessitates effective prevention strategies.
- Diabetes prevention programs (DPPs) promote lifestyle changes to delay or prevent type 2 diabetes.
- Digital DPPs offer scalable solutions for widespread prediabetes prevention.
Purpose of the Study:
- Evaluate the impact of the Transform digital therapeutic DPP.
- Assess effects on weight loss, BMI, exercise frequency, and work absenteeism.
Main Methods:
- Secondary analysis of retrospective data from 273 adults with prediabetes.
- Utilized data collected at baseline and after 4 months in the Transform DPP.
- Program features included mobile computing, remote monitoring, curriculum, behavior tracking, coaching, and peer support.
Main Results:
- Participants lost an average of 13.3 lbs and reduced BMI by 1.9 kg/m².
- Average exercise frequency increased by 1.7 days per week.
- Work absenteeism decreased by approximately 0.5 days per month.
Conclusions:
- The Transform digital DPP effectively reduces weight and increases physical activity.
- Suggests a viable digital approach for type 2 diabetes prevention.
- Recommends prospective, controlled studies for validation.
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