Web-Based Weight Loss Intervention for Men With Type 2 Diabetes: Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Rising obesity levels remain a major public health concern due to the clear link with several comorbidities such as diabetes. Diabetes now affects 6% of the UK population. Modest weight loss of 5% to 10% has been shown to be associated with significant reductions in blood sugar, lipid, and blood pressure levels. Men have been shown to be attracted to programs that do not require extensive face-to-face time commitments, illustrating the potential audience available for health behavior change via the Web.

Objective

The objective of our study was to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of a Web-based weight loss intervention in men with type 2 diabetes.

Methods

We conducted a pilot, parallel 2-arm, individually randomized controlled trial with embedded p

SUBMITTER: Haste A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6238853 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature