A novel approach to diabetes prevention: evaluation of the Group Lifestyle Balance program delivered via DVD

M Kaye Kramer; Andrea M Kriska; Elizabeth M Venditti; Linda N Semler; Rachel G Miller; Teresa McDonald; Linda M Siminerio; Trevor J Orchard

doi:10.1016/j.diabres.2010.08.013

A novel approach to diabetes prevention: evaluation of the Group Lifestyle Balance program delivered via DVD

Diabetes Res Clin Pract. 2010 Dec;90(3):e60-3. doi: 10.1016/j.diabres.2010.08.013. Epub 2010 Sep 21.

Authors

M Kaye Kramer¹, Andrea M Kriska, Elizabeth M Venditti, Linda N Semler, Rachel G Miller, Teresa McDonald, Linda M Siminerio, Trevor J Orchard

Affiliation

¹ University of Pittsburgh, Graduate School of Public Health, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA. mkk3@pitt.edu

PMID: 20863586
DOI: 10.1016/j.diabres.2010.08.013

Abstract

This pilot project evaluated the Group Lifestyle Balance program (GLB), an adaptation of the DPP lifestyle intervention, delivered via DVD with remote participant support provided by the University of Pittsburgh Diabetes Prevention Support Center. Results suggest that GLB-DVD with remote support may provide an effective alternative for GLB delivery.

MeSH terms

Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / prevention & control*
Humans
Life Style*
Middle Aged
Patient Education as Topic
Pilot Projects
Risk Reduction Behavior
Videodisc Recording*
Weight Loss