Diabetes Type 2, Metabolic Syndrome
Conditions
Brief summary
The propose of the study is to test the hypothesis that an eight week program consisting of walking exercise and social cognitive theory based group workshops will increase physical activity adherence six months later in older adults with type 2 diabetes or metabolic syndrome.
Interventions
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* adults between the ages of 50-75 years * individuals diagnosed with type 2 diabetes or metabolic syndrome (presence of 3 of the 5 criteria) * physician consent to participate.
Exclusion criteria
* below age 50 or above age 75 at the beginning of the intervention * exercising regularly more than twice per week for the last six months * diagnosis of type 1 diabetes mellitus * failing the Telephone Interview of Cognitive Status * inability to communicate in English
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Activity | Month 6 | Change from baseline to month six in physical activity. Participants will wear an accelerometer to measure physical activity. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Self-efficacy | Month 6 | We will assess changes in self-efficacy by written questionnaires. |
| Executive function | Month 6 | Participants will complete a neuropsychological battery of tasks assessing memory, attention and decision-making at baseline and month six. |
| Self-regulatory strategy use | Month 6 | We will assess changes in self-regulatory strategy use by written questionnaires. |
| Physical function | Month 6 | We will conduct functional fitness testing including tests of balance, strength, mobility and flexibility at baseline and six months. |
| Psychosocial outcomes | Month 6 | We will assess changes in psychosocial function ( e.g. self-esteem; social support; anxiety) by written questionnaires. |
Countries
United States