Engagement, Retention, and Progression to Type 2 Diabetes: A Retrospective Analysis of the Cluster-Randomised "Let's Prevent Diabetes" Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Prevention of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a global priority. Let's Prevent Diabetes is a group-based diabetes prevention programme; it was evaluated in a cluster-randomised trial, in which the primary analysis showed a reduction in T2DM (hazard ratio [HR] 0.74, 95% CI 0.48-1.14, p = 0.18). We examined the association of engagement and retention with the Let's Prevent Diabetes prevention programme and T2DM incidence.

Methods and findings

We used data from a completed cluster-randomised controlled trial including 43 general practices randomised to receive either standard care or a 6-h group structured education programme with an annual refresher course for 2 y. The primary outcome was progression to T2DM at 3 y. The characteristics of those who attended the i

SUBMITTER: Gray LJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4942137 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature