Pilot Project of Health Promotion for People With Diabetes

Patricia Kluding, PhD11 enrolled

Overview

Limited participation in health promotion activities is noted in people with diabetes, even though lifestyle changes have been found to be essential in decreasing the risk of complications of the disease. The purpose of this study is to gather preliminary data to assess the feasibility of an intense, customized health promotion program in people with diabetes, and to evaluate outcome measures following participation to determine effect size for future studies. Subjects with type 2 diabetes will participate in a 10-week health promotion program, at a frequency of 3-4 days per week. The intervention will include aerobic and strength training exercises with a schedule of progression, individual nutrition counseling, and diabetes health education sessions.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Diabetes

Interventions

Health Promotion Program

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 40 YearsMax age: 70 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: 1. diabetes type II 2. age 40-70 Exclusion Criteria: 1. hospitalization for myocardial infarction, heart surgery, or congestive heart failure during the preceding 3 months 2. significant cardiac arrythmia, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, severe aortic stenosis, or pulmonary embolus 3. recent symptoms of chest discomfort 4. currently smoking or significant pulmonary pathology 5. serious musculoskeletal problems that would limit ability to exercise 6. current active involvement in a regular exercise program (\> 3 times per week) 7. open wounds on the weight bearing surface of the feet 8. not able to ambulate independently 9. stroke or other central nervous system pathology 10. stage 2 hypertension (resting blood pressure \> 160 systolic or \> 100 diastolic)

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Recruitment, Retention, Adherence

% of enrolled subjects who completed the trial

Time frame: 10 weeks

Secondary Outcomes

Aerobic Fitness

peak VO2 as measured with a graded maximal exercise test on a cycle ergometer

Time frame: Baseline and at 10 weeks (change score)

Glycemic Control

HbA1c measure