This worksite program for Onondaga County employees is a pilot research study aimed at decreasing the risk of developing diabetes (or improving metabolic control for adults with diabetes). The main goal is to improve the nutrition and physical habits of the participants, and promote weight loss in those who are overweight. The investigators will also examine factors that predict participation in the program and influence a participant's outcome/success in the program.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
45
The program will be delivered over 3 months in 12 one hour weekly mid-day sessions at the worksite. The curriculum has been adapted from the Diabetes Prevention Program, the National Diabetes Education Program and Conversation maps from Healthy Interactions Inc. Topics relate to healthy eating, physical activity, coping with disease and depression, and cardiovascular disease prevention. Additional topics may be included per feedback and need of the participants. After completion of the 3 month program, there will be monthly meetings.
SUNY Upstate Medical University
Syracuse, New York, United States
Body Weight
Weight loss in kg
Time frame: 3 months
Fasting Glucose Level
Fasting glucose (mg/dL)
Time frame: Baseline
Fasting Lipid Profile
LDL-cholesterol (mg/dL)
Time frame: Baseline
Hemoglobin A1c
hemoglobin A1c (%)
Time frame: baseline
Waist Circumference
Time frame: baseline, 3, 6, 12 months
Questionnaires
Time frame: baseline, 3, 6, 12 months
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