The purpose of this study is to determine whether participation in virtual environment which incorporates real-time diabetes self management and support (DSMT/S) is associated with positive changes in behavior and metabolic outcomes as compared to traditional web-based DSMT/S.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
212
New York University
New York, New York, United States
Duke University Medical Center
Durham, North Carolina, United States
Change in Dietary Intake
Dietary (fat intake, fruit and vegetable intake) will be assessed at start of the study and at 3, 6, 12 and 18 months
Time frame: 18 months
Change in Physical Activity
Changes in physical activity will be measured using the Fitbit physical activity monitoring at 3, 6, 12, and 18 months.
Time frame: 18 months
Change in HbA1C level
Metabolic control (HbA1c) levels will be measured at the start of the study and again at 6, 12, and 18 months
Time frame: 18 months
Change in BMI
BMI will measured at the start of study and at 6, 12, and 18 months.
Time frame: 18 months
Change in Waist Circumference
Waist circumference will be measured at start of study and at 6, 12, and 18 months.
Time frame: 18 months
Change in Blood Pressure
Blood pressure will be measured at the start of the study and again at 6, 12, and 18 months.
Time frame: 18 months
Change in Lipid Levels
High density lipoprotein (HDL), low density lipoprotein (LDL), total cholesterol (TC) and triglyceride levels will be measured at the start of the study and again at 6, 12 and 18 months.
Time frame: 18 months
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