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Background:
Clients with substance use disorders (SUDs) have a substantial risk of developing Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). The connection between SUD and DM stems from rapid cell damage, pancreatic beta-cell dysfunction, and glucose dysregulation due to increased oxidative stress and decreased antioxidant activity. This study aims to reduce the risk of T2DM among individuals undergoing SUD recovery treatments.
Methods:
This nurse-led diabetes prevention program, a 1-year-long, peer-based intervention, was implemented among clients at a federally funded, stand-alone drug addictions treatment center based on evidence that lifestyle modifications in dietary control, physical activity, and health behaviors can halt or delay the progression of Type 2 diabetes. Four trained peer educators delivered diabetes prevention interventions to a sample of individuals in drug addiction treatment in Nigeria. The nurse program leader provided weekly mentoring and guidance to the peer educators and collected, reviewed, and analyzed study participants' logs of weights and self-reported lifestyle modifications.
Results:
There were significant differences in participants' behaviors pre- and post-lifestyle interventions, except in dairy product intakes as well as cigarette and cannabis use.
Conclusion:
This diabetes prevention program is innovative and effective with this at-risk population. Interventions were delivered with minor financial resources.
Implications For Nursing And Patient Care:
SUD treatment must address physical and psychological health and consider the heightened risks of chronic illness in this population. Preventing somatic diseases, such as T2DM, is vital to long-term health and well-being.
Insights
This study reduced Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) risk in substance use disorder (SUD) clients through a nurse-led, peer-based lifestyle intervention. Participants showed significant behavior changes, highlighting the program
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Public Health
- Endocrinology
Background:
- Substance use disorders (SUDs) significantly increase the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).
- Pathophysiological links include oxidative stress, impaired pancreatic beta-cell function, and glucose dysregulation.
- Addressing T2DM risk is crucial for individuals in SUD recovery.
Purpose of the Study:
- To implement and evaluate a nurse-led, peer-based diabetes prevention program for individuals undergoing SUD treatment.
- To reduce the incidence of T2DM in a vulnerable population.
Main Methods:
- A 1-year, nurse-led, peer-delivered lifestyle intervention focusing on diet, physical activity, and health behaviors.
- Intervention delivered to clients in a Nigerian drug addiction treatment center.
- Weekly mentoring of peer educators and analysis of participant logs by the program leader.
Main Results:
- Significant positive behavioral changes were observed in participants post-intervention.
- No significant changes noted in dairy intake, cigarette use, or cannabis use.
- The program demonstrated effectiveness with limited financial resources.
Conclusions:
- The nurse-led diabetes prevention program is an effective and innovative approach for individuals with SUDs.
- Integrating chronic disease prevention into SUD treatment is vital for long-term health and well-being.
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