Pre Diabetes
Conditions
Brief summary
Prediabetes is a condition wherein blood sugar levels are elevated but not sufficiently high enough to diagnose type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D). Prediabetes is a critical risk factor for the development of T2D in pediatric populations. This progression can occur over a short period of time, limiting the efficacy and impact of existing interventions and recommendations targeting this population. There is growing evidence on the use of continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) in adult prediabetic populations to prevent the development of T2D, though this intervention has not been thoroughly investigated in pediatric populations. The investigators are proposing a pilot study of 25 prediabetic adolescents enrolled in a 20-week study. For the initial 10 weeks of the study, the participants will go without CGMs and undergo clinically recommended education on their condition as standard of care. In the 10 weeks following, participants will be given a CGM to wear and instructions on its use. Surveys will be issued to all participants over the entirety of the study to follow behaviors surrounding food and physical activity.
Interventions
DEVICEFitBit and continuous glucose monitoring
The purpose of this pilot study is to evaluate the effectiveness of CGMs in assisting prediabetic adolescents to make appropriate lifestyle changes aimed at preventing the development of T2D. The investigators hypothesize that the use of CGMs over 10 weeks will result in beneficial lifestyle changes, relative to a period without CGM. The investigators will evaluate beneficial lifestyle changes by following eating habits, physical activity levels, and biometric measurements
Sponsors
University of Arizona
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
13 Years to 18 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* • At least 13 years of age * No older than 17 years of age (up to 18th birthday) * Access to a smart-device compatible with a continuous glucose monitor application and wearable biosensor * Diagnosed prediabetes, defined as any of the following: * Fasting plasma glucose of 100- 125 mg/dL * 2-hour glucose level on oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT):140-199 mg/dL * HbA1c 5.7%-6.4%
Exclusion criteria
* • Previous diagnosis of Prader Willi Syndrome * Previous diagnosis of hypothalamic obesity * Previous diagnosis of intellectual disability * Previous or planned bariatric surgery * Current use of medication is known to impact weight * Previous diagnosis of diabetes mellitus * Hemoglobin A1c \>6.5% * Non-English speaking
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Behavioral Changes as measured by questionnaires | 20 weeks | Participants will complete a standardized questionnaire assessing dietary intake and physical activity every two weeks throughout the study period. Responses will be recorded using Likert-scale measures. Questionnaire results will be compared across study phases, including before and after continuous glucose monitor (CGM) use, to evaluate changes over time. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Activity | From enrollment to the end of the study at 20 weeks | We will track physical activity as steps measured by the FitBit. |
| Height, weight and BMI | From enrollment to the end of the study at 20 weeks | We will measure height (m), weight (kg) and BMI (kg/m2) |
Contacts
CONTACTSunil Sinha, MD
Outcome results
None listed