Learning in a Virtual Environment to Improve Type 2 Diabetes Outcomes: Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Given the importance of self-management in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), a major aspect of health is providing diabetes self-management education and support. Known barriers include access, availability, and the lack of follow through on referral to education programs. Virtual education and support have increased in use over the last few years.

Objective

The purpose of the Diabetes Learning in a Virtual Environment (LIVE) study was to compare the effects of the LIVE intervention (educational 3D world) to a diabetes self-management education and support control website on diet and physical activity behaviors and behavioral and metabolic outcomes in adults with T2DM over 12 months.

Methods

The LIVE study was a 52-week multisite randomized controlled trial

SUBMITTER: Johnson CM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10160930 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature