A Feasibility Study to Develop a Diabetes Prevention Program for Young Adults With Prediabetes by Using Digital Platforms and a Handheld Device

Conclusions The intervention resulted in reduced A1C and a trend toward decreased body mass index in obese sedentary young adults with prediabetes after 12 weeks. Further study through a randomized clinical trial with a longer intervention period is warranted.

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Source: The Diabetes Educator - September 17, 2014 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Cha, E., Kim, K. H., Umpierrez, G., Dawkins, C. R., Bello, M. K., Lerner, H. M., Narayan, K. M. V., Dunbar, S. B. Tags: Features Source Type: research