The primary purpose of this study is to develop a behavioral lifestyle intervention and evaluate its effectiveness in improving the glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes in real life setting. This is because ambiguity still exists on the effectiveness of behavioral lifestyle interventions in routine clinical practice despite of the efficacy of large randomized controlled trials, suggesting the need for more research in this area.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
35
A six months behavioral lifestyle program composed of 8 sessions; 4 individual consultations and 4 telephonic calls. The cognitive behavior theory (CBT) is the underpinning theory for the lifestyle intervention; hence CBT behavioral strategies like self monitoring and goal setting are used to improve compliance to healthy lifestyle practices
Rashid Centre for Diabetes and Research
Ajman, United Arab Emirates
HbA1c%
Time frame: 6 months
Weight
Time frame: 6 months
Body composition analysis
Time frame: 6 months
Lipid profile ( serum cholesterol, LDL, HDL, triglycerides)
Time frame: 6 months
Blood presssure (systolic and diastolic)
Time frame: 6 months
carbohydrates intake in grams
Time frame: 6 months
physical exercise in minutes per day
Time frame: 6 months
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