Overweight (BMI >30) Prediabetes or type 2 diabetes (HbA1c >39mmol/mol, using Nepal/US criterion Nutritional, Metabolic, Endocrine
Conditions
Interventions
Local, traditional, low-cost diet:
(1) Energy-restricted for 8 weeks, designed to induce 8-10kg weight loss
(2) Energy-balanced thereafter, designed for long-term weight maintenance
People found to h
Sponsors
Dhulikhel Hospital
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
30 Years to 65 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: For community screening: 1. Age 30-65 2. BMI >23 and/or gestational diabetes and/or first-degree family history of diabetes For randomisation: 1. HbA1c >39mmol/mol
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Planned emigration 2. HbA1c > 9% (>75mmol/mol) 3. Already receiving pharmaceutical treatment for diabetes 4. Symptomatic illness requiring immediate referral for treatment
Countries
Nepal
Contacts
Public ContactMichael Lean
Outcome results
None listed