diabetes hardening of the arteries
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - 40-70 years old - having type 2 diabetes - BMI 20-35 kg/m2 - having a sedentary lifestyle (i.e., self-reported moderate-to-vigorous physical activity
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - not being able to walk for 15 minutes for any (medical) reason - currently engaged in an (medical) exercise program - plan to move out of the study area in the next 12 months - (digital) illiteracy or being unable to read Dutch - a history of any cardiovascular event (including stroke) three months prior to possible inclusion - a history of signs or symptoms of ischemic heart disease and(or) heart failure three months prior to possible inclusion - a history or signs or symptoms of peripheral arterial disease three months prior to possible inclusion - a history or signs or symptoms of severe diabetic neuropathy or diabetic foot ulcers three months prior to possible inclusion - a history of sign or symptoms of severe diabetic retinopathy three months prior to possible inclusion - a history or sign or symptoms of severe osteoarthritis or severe joint complaints three months prior to possible inclusion - a history or signs or symptoms of COPD (eligible are those participants with a COPD Gold classification = 180 / 95 mmHg)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The primary outcome is pulse-wave velocity and carotid distensibility which will be determined with the use of applanation tonometry and arterial ultrasound. The effect of the intervention on the primary outcome PWV at month 6 will be analysed. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary outcomes include the amount of physical activity and sedentary behaviour, metabolic risk factors (fasting glucose, fasting insulin, HbA1c, lipid profile, creatinine, albumin and biomarkers of endothelial dysfunction (vWF, s-VCAM-1, sE-selectin, sTM, SICAM-1) and low-grade inflammation(CRP, SAA, IL-6, TNF-alfa, IL-8) and blood pressure); body composition (weight, fat mass); quality of life; and depressive symptoms. | — |
Countries
Netherlands