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Worksite diabetes prevention program is linked to normal glucose tolerance in >50% of participants at 24 months.
Observational (n=37)
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The purpose of this study was to determine the 2-year impact of a worksite-based diabetes prevention program. Thirty-seven pre-diabetic and previously undiagnosed diabetic employees participating in a 12-month worksite diabetes prevention program were included. Weight, body mass index, waist circumference, oral glucose tolerance testing, fasting insulin, blood lipids, and aerobic fitness had improved significantly after 6 months. Much of this improvement continued through 12 months. One year following the intervention, oral glucose tolerance and aerobic fitness had improved significantly. Of the 22 employees remaining in the study through 24 months, more than half had normal results on glucose tolerance testing. Worksite diabetes prevention programs may reduce blood glucose below pre-diabetic and diabetic levels. Improvements in diabetes risk factors persisted for at least 2 years in most of these employees.
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Aldana et al. (2006) conducted an observational in Pre-diabetes and previously undiagnosed diabetes (n=37). Worksite-based diabetes prevention program was evaluated on Oral glucose tolerance testing and diabetes risk factors (weight, BMI, waist circumference, fasting insulin, blood lipids, aerobic fitness). A 12-month worksite diabetes prevention program significantly improved oral glucose tolerance and aerobic fitness at 24 months, with >50% of the 22 remaining employees achieving normal glucose levels.
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