Uptake, retention, and outcomes of the National Diabetes Prevention Program by enrollee characteristics and program type
Authors' conclusion
Individuals with prediabetes who enrolled in a NDPP achieved health benefits regardless of the type of program they chose.
Study context
- Population
- Adult University of Michigan employees, dependents and retirees with prediabetes and overweight or obesity, enrolled in a CDC-recognized National Diabetes Prevention Program (NDPP) at no out-of-pocket cost
- Participants
- 776 participants
- Exposure
- In-person classroom (clinic, educator-led) vs in-person classroom (community, peer-led) vs in-person fitness-focused vs online digital NDPP
- Outcome
- Uptake, retention and outcomes by enrollee characteristics and program type
Methodological detailsfour CDC-recognized NDPP program types, insurer and survey data
- Four CDC-recognized NDPP program types
- Insurer and survey data
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
- Older individuals with hypertension and CVD were more likely to enroll in classroom-based programs
- Program time, location and perceived focus on diet or physical activity influenced program selection
- Retention, weight loss and physical activity were greater with in-person classroom-based programs
- Changes in blood pressure, lipids, self-rated health and health-related quality of life did not differ by program
- T2D incidence did not differ by program
Observational data: associations, not effects.
Original publication
Uptake, retention, and outcomes of the National Diabetes Prevention Program by enrollee characteristics and program type. Diabetes Res Clin Pract. Published 20 July 2023. doi:10.
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