Dining With Diabetes in Pennsylvania (DWD)

The Pennsylvania State University (PENNSTATE)

Status: Completed

Conditions: Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2

Treatments: Behavioral: Lifestyle modification education

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT04080960

208113 (Other Grant/Funding Number)

PRAMS00036501

Details and patient eligibility

About

Penn State Extension's Dining with Diabetes program is an evidence-based community education program for people with or at risk for type 2 diabetes. The program teaches participants how to prevent or manage their disease by providing practical knowledge and strategies to make the necessary lifestyle changes that will lead to healthier living and reduction in the risk of complications. The overall goals and objectives of the program are as follows:

Increasing knowledge of healthy food choices for families with or at risk for diabetes Promoting behavior changes by offering demonstrations and tasting of healthy food.

Increasing knowledge of essential medical tests associated with diabetes management.

Promoting physical activity as a component of diabetes control. Encouraging self-management and self-efficacy skill. Connecting participants to their healthcare providers for long-term follow-up. The program is designed to meet 4 consecutive weeks and then a 3 month follow-up. Participants A1c and blood pressure are taking at the first and follow-up classes. Classes consist of a nutrition lesson, physical activity, cooking demonstration and food tasting.

Enrollment: 200 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18+ years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Individuals with type 2 diabetes individuals with pre-diabetes individuals at risk of developing type 2 diabetes healthy family members/caretakers healthy volunteers

Exclusion criteria

• under age 18