Cost-effectiveness of a Stepwise Approach vs Standard Care for Diabetes Prevention in India.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

A stepwise approach that includes screening and lifestyle modification followed by the addition of metformin for individuals with high risk of diabetes is recommended to delay progression to diabetes; however, there is scant evidence regarding whether this approach is cost-effective.

Objective

To estimate the cost-effectiveness of a stepwise approach in the Diabetes Community Lifestyle Improvement Program.

Design, setting, and participants

This economic evaluation study included 578 adults with impaired glucose tolerance, impaired fasting glucose, or both. Participants were enrolled in the Diabetes Community Lifestyle Improvement Program, a randomized clinical trial with 3-year follow-up conducted at a diabetes care and research center in Chennai, India.

SUBMITTER: Islek D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12543403 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature