Abstract
Aims
Many studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of primary prevention strategies
in type 2 diabetes, however, questions remain around the feasibility of high resource,
intensive interventions within a healthcare setting. We report the results of a dietitian-led
pre-diabetes education session targeting healthy eating and active living as strategies
for weight reduction.
Methods
Participants were asked to complete a baseline questionnaire prior to completing the
pre-diabetes education session and were sent follow-up questionnaires at 3 and 6 months.
Differences between participants at baseline, 3 and 6 months were determined using
χ2, t-tests and ANOVA.
Results
Of the 211 participants asked to fill out baseline questionnaires, 45 participants
completed questionnaires at baseline, 3 months and 6 months. Although we observed
general trends towards improvements in diet, physical activity and weight related
behaviours among the 45 completers, no significant changes were observed among participants
between questionnaire periods.
Conclusion
A “one-off”, theory-guided group education session may be insufficient to support
lifestyle modifications in the context of weight management in a pre-diabetic population.
Further evaluation of the efficacy and feasibility of the PCN as a setting for lifestyle
intervention is required.
Keywords
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Article info
Publication history
Published online: February 27, 2014
Accepted:
January 28,
2014
Received in revised form:
January 27,
2014
Received:
August 8,
2013
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