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Sue E Kim1, Cynthia M Castro Sweet2, Edward Cho3
1Department of Preventive Medicine, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, SSB 2001 North Soto St, Ste 318C, Los Angeles, CA 90033.
Introduction:
We examined the effects of a digitally delivered, type 2 diabetes mellitus prevention program (DPP) for a low-income population.
Methods:
We conducted a nonrandomized clinical trial with matched controls. The intervention group was offered a digital DPP, a web-based and mobile-based program including 52 weeks of participation in an educational curriculum, health coaching, and peer support.
Results:
A total of 227 participants enrolled. At baseline, 34.6 was the mean body mass index, and 5.8 was the mean HbA1c. For the intervention group, mean weight loss was 4.4% at the 12-month follow-up.
Conclusion:
The modified DPP successfully engaged participants and resulted in weight loss. Low-income patients with prediabetes benefitted from a digitally delivered diabetes intervention. This prevention method should be accessible to a low-income population.
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