Dulce Mothers: A Community Approach to Reduce the Risks of Developing Diabetes After Gestational Diabetes
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Completed
- Sponsor
- Enrollment
- 67
- Primary Endpoint
- HbA1c
Study Overview
Brief Summary
Objective: The current study examined the effectiveness of a culturally-appropriate adaptation of the diabetes prevention program (DPP) curriculum in reducing type 2 diabetes risk in Latinas with a history of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM).
Research Design and Methods: Seventy-six Latinas aged 18-45 years with GDM in the past 3 years participated in an 8-week group-based, peer-educator led lifestyle intervention based on the DPP, with adaptations appropriate to Latino culture and recent mothers. Clinical and self-report indicators were assessed at baseline, post-intervention (month-3), and follow-up (month-6).
Hypothesis-The modified culturally tailored DPP will improve risk factors associated with the development of type 2 DM.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Na
- Intervention Model
- Single Group
- Primary Purpose
- Prevention
- Masking
- None
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 18 Years to 45 Years (Adult)
- Sex
- Female
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria
- •18-45 years old
- •GDM within the last 3 years
- •able and willing to participate in physical activity sessions
Exclusion Criteria
- •current diabetes
- •severe illness that would preclude them from coming to the sessions
Arms & Interventions
Lifestyle
12 once weekly Lifestyle training program
Intervention: Dulce Mother lifestyle training program (Behavioral)
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
HbA1c
Time Frame: 6 months
Secondary Outcomes
- lipids(6 months)
- hours of physical activity per week at all time points(6 months)
- blood pressure(6 months)
- weight(6 months)
- composition of dietary intake at all time points(6 months)
Investigators
Athena Philis-Tsimikas
Primary Investigator
Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute