Effectiveness of a Community-Based Structured Physical Activity Program for Adults With Type 2 Diabetes: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

The efficacy of physical activity interventions among individuals with type 2 diabetes has been established; however, practical approaches to translate and extend these findings into community settings have not been well explored.

Objective

To test the effectiveness of providing varying frequencies of weekly structured exercise sessions to improve diabetes control.

Design, setting, and participants

The IMPACT (Initiate and Maintain Physical Activity in Communities Trial) study was a controlled randomized clinical trial (randomization occurred from October 2016 to April 2019) that included a 6-month, structured exercise intervention either once or thrice weekly vs usual care (UC; advice only). The exercise intervention was conducted at community-based fitnes

SUBMITTER: Mukherji AB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9857601 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature