Introduction & Objective: In response to the escalating diabetes epidemic, the U.S. National Diabetes Prevention Program encourages lifestyle modifications among individuals at high risk of diabetes. Nationally, these interventions, aimed at causing a modest 5-7% body weight reduction, led to a remarkable 58%decline in type 2 diabetes risk among participants. This study objective was to evaluate the impact of lifestyle changes on obesity and diabetes incidence among high-risk individuals in Idaho.
Methods: This study analyzed data collected from University of Idaho Extension DPRP-enrolled participants. We enrolled 226 participants at high risk of diabetes in a year-long program focused on promoting lifestyle modifications. Inclusion criteria encompassed individuals aged 18 or older with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of ≥24 kg/m² (≥22 kg/m² for Asian individuals) and a recent blood test indicating prediabetes or a history of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). Using paired t-tests, we analyzed the changes in final BMI (31.4851 kg/m²) compared to initial BMI(32.5775 kg/m²) and physical activity changes among participants.
Results: The analysis revealed a statistically significant decrease in final BMI by an average of 1 kg/m²among participants. Furthermore, a notable increase in physical activity levels was observed among those that completed the year-long program, characterized by an average increase of 98minutes per week.
Conclusion: The study showcased a significant decrease in BMI, affirming the effectiveness of DPRP lifestyle intervention program.
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