Impaired glucose tolerance prediabetes impaired glucose tolerance diabetes prevention program
Conditions
Interventions
exchanging experiences related to their lifestyle practices and learning from each other in a small group setting. The workshop sessions covered topics: healthy eating,
exercise and physical activity,
weight management,
The intervention program consisted of three steps. First,
a preparation step,
the research team design the contents of the intervention program all of which were approved by specialists related to the topics. Second,
a preparation step of carrying out a workshop for the local healthcare providers on creating learning activities for the participants and the way to facilitate a group activities. Third,
an implementation step,
participants in the intervention group attended a 3-
day workshop followed by ½ day workshop once a month for six months. Over the following 18 months,
participants engaged in group-
activities every 2 months for a total of six sessions and every 3 months for the last two sessions. The intervention aimed to empower participants to manage their own risks by acquiring knowledge (wha
developing confidence and motivation to perform appropriate self-
management (want to do it),
and developing problem-
solving and coping skills to overcome barriers to self-
management (can do it).14 In each workshop,
participants engaged in pre-
designed activities and knowledge-
Sponsors
National Health Security Office
International Diabetes Federation
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
30 Years to 65 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Residing in the jurisdiction of the selected PCUs and planning to stay in the area for at least 3 years. 2. Aged 30–65 years. 3. No prior diagnosis of diabetes. 4. Impaired glucose tolerance, defined as a 2-h postload glucose of 140–199 mg/dL.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Individuals with ischemic heart disease, aortic stenosis, uncontrolled hypertension, and renal diseases. We also excluded pregnant women
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Diabetes Incidence 2 years Plasma Glucose | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| BMI 2 years weight/Height squared | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactValla Tantayotai
Walailak University
Outcome results
None listed