Highlights
- •We designed a telephone service for people with impaired glucose tolerance.
- •Outcomes were evaluated at 6 and 18 months.
- •Improvements in fasting blood glucose weight and BMI were achieved.
- •Telephone services may promote lifestyle changes to prevent type 2 diabetes.
Abstract
Aim
To design, deliver and evaluate IGT Care Call, a telephone service providing a 6 month
lifestyle education programme for people with impaired glucose tolerance (IGT).
Methods
An observational study of IGT Care Call, a programme providing motivational support
and education using electronic scripts. The service was delivered to 55 participants,
all of whom completed the course (an information pack and at least five telephone
calls over 6 months). Clinical measurements were undertaken in General Practice at
baseline, on completion of the programme and one year later.
Results
Among the 40 participants for whom we have complete data available, one year after
discharge, participants showed improvements in fasting plasma glucose (0.29 mmol/l, 95% CI 0.07 to 0.51), weight (2.81 kg, 95% CI 1.20 to 4.42) and BMI (1.06 kg/m2, 95% CI 0.49 to 1.63). All differences were statistically significant (p < 0.01).
Conclusion
Whilst an uncontrolled observational study with a small sample size, this pilot suggests
IGT Care Call may be effective in promoting positive and sustained lifestyle changes
to prevent type 2 diabetes, which warrants further investigation. A telephone method
of service delivery was acceptable, convenient and may have improved self confidence
in how to reduce risk of type 2 diabetes.
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Article info
Publication history
Published online: September 04, 2014
Accepted:
July 5,
2014
Received in revised form:
June 19,
2014
Received:
January 27,
2014
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