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Community-based exercise intervention: Zuni Diabetes Project.

G W Heath1, B E Leonard, R H Wilson

  • 1Behavioral Epidemiology and Evaluation Branch, Centers for Disease Control, Atlanta, Georgia 30333.

Diabetes Care
|September 1, 1987
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A community exercise program helped Zuni Indians manage non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM). Participants achieved significant weight loss and improved blood sugar control, reducing their need for diabetes medication.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Exercise Physiology
  • Diabetes Management

Background:

  • Non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) poses a significant health challenge for the Zuni Indian population in New Mexico.
  • Effective community-based interventions are crucial for managing NIDDM in indigenous communities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To retrospectively evaluate the impact of a community-based exercise program on NIDDM control among the Zuni Indians.
  • To assess changes in weight, glycemic control, and medication requirements in participants versus non-participants.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis comparing medical records of 30 NIDDM participants with 56 matched non-participants.
  • Data collected from July 1983 to October 1985, focusing on weight, fasting blood glucose, and hypoglycemic medication use.

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Main Results:

  • Participants experienced a mean weight loss of 4 kg compared to 0.9 kg in non-participants (P < .05).
  • Fasting blood glucose levels decreased by 43 mg/dl in participants versus 2 mg/dl in non-participants (P < .05).
  • Participants were more likely to reduce or stop hypoglycemic medication (RR 4.2 and 2.2, respectively).

Conclusions:

  • Community-based exercise programs can lead to significant weight reduction in Native Americans with NIDDM.
  • Participation in such programs improves glycemic control and decreases reliance on diabetes medication.
  • Exercise interventions represent a viable strategy for managing NIDDM within indigenous populations.