The purpose of the study was to evaluate the impact of augmented care at the worksite through a lifestyle intervention for diabetes prevention among employees with prediabetes who were slower to respond to a standard diabetes prevention intervention.
Employees at the Ohio State University (OSU) with prediabetes participated in a standard lifestyle intervention (Group Lifestyle Balance) for diabetes prevention. Participants who did not achieve \>2.5% weight loss at week 5 of the intervention were stratified to the augmented intervention (Group Lifestyle Balance Plus) at week 5. The impact of the augmented intervention compared to the standard intervention was determined at 4, 12 and 18 months from baseline to determine if implementing early enhanced training helped participants achieve and maintain weight loss similar to those who received the standard intervention.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
208
The intervention included the following key features: group-based sessions led by a lifestyle coach; a structured, state-of-the-art, 16-session core-curriculum that emphasized behavioral self-management strategies for weight loss and physical activity; 8-months of extended care with bimonthly or monthly sessions; self-monitoring of diet and physical activity.
The GLB+ intervention arm included participants who did not achieve the targeted percent weight loss by week 5 and incorporated enhanced training in values clarification, mindful decision making, planning, and problem solving. GLB+ included the same number of group-based sessions as GLB.
The Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio, United States
Percent Weight Change
Change in weight as measured in light clothing and shoes removed
Time frame: baseline and 4-months
Percent Weight Change
Change in weight as measured in light clothing and shoes removed
Time frame: baseline and 12-months
Percent Weight Change
Change in weight as measured in light clothing and shoes removed
Time frame: 12-months and 18-months
Fasting Glucose
Fasting glucose from a fingerstick sample
Time frame: baseline and 4-months
Fasting Glucose
Fasting glucose from a fingerstick sample
Time frame: baseline and 12-months
Fasting Glucose
Fasting glucose from a fingerstick sample
Time frame: 12-months and 18-months
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