Prevention of diabetes in grandmother caregivers with prediabetes Nutritional, Metabolic, Endocrine
Conditions
Interventions
This is a prospective randomized study to assess feasibility of diabetes prevention program (DPP) + HOPE relative to the active comparator (DPP only).
Grandmother caregivers were randomized in a 2:1
Sponsors
American Diabetes Association
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. 40 years of age or older and the primary caregiver of one or more grandchildren. A primary caregiver was defined as “one who provides instrumental and expressive care to a grandchild on a daily basis for an indefinite period of time.” 2. Grandmothers were also required to meet DPP eligibility requirements at the time of enrollment in the study, which includes: 2.1. Having overweight or obesity (BMI greater than or equal to 25 kg/m²). 2.2. No previous diagnosis of diabetes. 2.3. A glycosylated hemoglobin A1C (A1C) between 5.7% to 6.4% (39 mmol/mol-46 mmol/mol) measured using a finger stick test at the time of enrollment.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Grandmothers were excluded if they were pregnant or had diseases that would limit their life span and ability to participate in the study.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Outcome assessment, and intervention adherence rates assessed quantitatively 2. Grandchildren’s perspective of impact of grandmother’s health behaviors on their own health will be assessed (measured ) using semi-structured interviews conducted at the end of the 12-month study | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Changes in physical activity (steps per day) measured using Fitbit watch at end of 12 month study 2. Body weight (kg) measured at months 0, 6 and 12 | — |
Countries
United States of America
Contacts
Public ContactEva Vivian
Outcome results
None listed