Diabetes
Conditions
Keywords
Latinas, Gestational Diabetes, Prevention
Brief summary
Objective: The current study examined the effectiveness of a culturally-appropriate adaptation of the diabetes prevention program (DPP) curriculum in reducing type 2 diabetes risk in Latinas with a history of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). Research Design and Methods: Seventy-six Latinas aged 18-45 years with GDM in the past 3 years participated in an 8-week group-based, peer-educator led lifestyle intervention based on the DPP, with adaptations appropriate to Latino culture and recent mothers. Clinical and self-report indicators were assessed at baseline, post-intervention (month-3), and follow-up (month-6). Hypothesis-The modified culturally tailored DPP will improve risk factors associated with the development of type 2 DM.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALDulce Mother lifestyle training program
12 once weekly culturally tailored lifestyle management sessions
Sponsors
Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute
Study design
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
18 Years to 45 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* 18-45 years old * Latina * GDM within the last 3 years * able and willing to participate in physical activity sessions
Exclusion criteria
* current diabetes * severe illness that would preclude them from coming to the sessions
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| HbA1c | 6 months |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| weight | 6 months |
| lipids | 6 months |
| blood pressure | 6 months |
| composition of dietary intake at all time points | 6 months |
| hours of physical activity per week at all time points | 6 months |
Outcome results
None listed