Filipinos Fit and Trim - A feasible and efficacious DPP-based intervention trial.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Filipino Americans are at higher risk for obesity and related Type 2 diabetes (T2D) compared to other Asian subgroups and non-Hispanic whites. Yet, there are limited research studies to reduce health disparities and improve health outcomes for Filipinos. Weight loss lifestyle intervention trials such as the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) can reduce obesity and T2D risks through physical activity and healthy eating.

Methods

Thus, we conducted a pilot Fit&Trim (DPP-based) intervention study - a randomized controlled trial 3-month intervention augmented with mobile technology + 3-month maintenance follow-up with a waitlist control. The objective assessed the intervention feasibility and potential efficacy to reduce T2D risks in Filipino Americans with overweight

SUBMITTER: Bender MS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6170935 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature