RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Engaging South Asian women with type 2 diabetes in a culturally relevant exercise intervention: a randomized controlled trial
JF BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care
JO BMJ Open Diab Res Care
FD American Diabetes Association
SP e000126
DO 10.1136/bmjdrc-2015-000126
VO 3
IS 1
A1 Alamelu Natesan
A1 Vani C Nimbal
A1 Susan L Ivey
A1 Elsie J Wang
A1 Kristine A Madsen
A1 Latha P Palaniappan
YR 2015
UL http://drc.bmj.com/content/3/1/e000126.abstract
AB Background We examined the efficacy of a culturally relevant exercise program in improving glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) among South Asian women with type 2 diabetes, compared with usual care.Methods This was a randomized controlled 8-week pilot study of Bollywood dance among South Asian women with type 2 diabetes. The intervention consisted of 1 h Bollywood dance classes offered twice per week. The primary outcome was change in HbA1c. The effect of attendance on this outcome was also examined.Results The intervention group demonstrated a decrease in HbA1c from baseline (−0.18% (0.2%); p=0.018) compared with a non-significant increase in the usual care group (+0.03% (0.2%)); p value for difference between groups was 0.032. Participants attending at least 10 of 16 sessions had a statistically significant reduction in weight (−0.69 kg (0.76 kg)) compared with those attending fewer sessions (+0.86 kg (0.71 kg)).Conclusions These results support culturally relevant dance as a successful exercise intervention to promote HbA1c control, compared with usual care.Trial registration number NCT02061618.