Reducing sitting time in older adults with non-insulin dependent type 2 diabetes

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: on-insulin dependent type 2 diabetes; Non-insulin dependent type 2 diabetes; Metabolic and Endocrine - Diabetes

• Registration Number: ACTRN12618001411235
• Lead Sponsor: Flinders University

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2018-08-23
• Last Update Posted: 26 August 2019

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 30

Inclusion Criteria

A sample of 30 older adults with non-insulin dependent T2DM will be recruited through the South Australian Diabetes and Endocrine Service (SADES) at the GP SuperPlus Marion in Adelaide, South Australia. For inclusion, participants will be: 1) aged 60 years or older; 2) community dwelling; 3) live in the metropolitan area; 4) insufficiently active, defined as doing less than 60 minutes per week of at least moderate intensity physical activity for at least the three previous months; 5) working less than two days per week in paid or voluntary employment; 6) be diagnosed with non-insulin dependent T2DM, and 7) have the ability to self-monitor glucose to calibrate the Continuous Glucose Monitoring System (CGMS) that will be used in this study.

Exclusion Criteria

People will be excluded if they: 1) have a medical condition that inhibits standing; 2) have an unstable or life threatening medical condition; severe visual or hearing impairment; 3) are unable to commit to the assessment schedule; 4) are unable to understand written or spoken English; 5) are unable to walk independently; or 6) have a significant cognitive impairment.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified