Finding the Patient's Voice: Development of Practical Approaches for Adolescent and Family Focused Diabetes Prevention Programs
Study on Preventing Type 2 Diabetes in Youth
Brief description of study.
The purpose of this study is to develop and implement a program that can be used by doctors and community groups to help prevent type 2 diabetes in youth.
Detailed description of study
The purpose of this study is to develop a modified version of the ENCOURAGE Healthy Families curriculum to be used for the prevention of type 2 diabetes.
Eligibility of study
You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:
- Conditions: type 2 diabetes,type ii diabetes,diabetes,diabetic,prevention
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Age: 10 years - 17 years
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Gender: All
Inclusion Criteria
Children who are overweight/obese with BMI >85th percentile
Children with one of the following: family history of type 2 diabetes, belong to a racial/ethnic minority
Exclusion Criteria
pregnancy
This study investigates ways to prevent type 2 diabetes in young people. Type 2 diabetes is a condition that affects how the body processes sugar. The goal is to create a program that doctors and community groups can use to help prevent this condition in children.
Participants will be involved in using a modified version of the ENCOURAGE Healthy Families curriculum. This curriculum is designed to educate families on healthy habits to lower the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
- Who can participate: Children who are overweight or obese with a BMI greater than the 85th percentile can participate. They should also have a family history of type 2 diabetes or belong to a racial or ethnic minority.
- Study details: Participants will engage with the ENCOURAGE Healthy Families curriculum, which focuses on healthy living to prevent diabetes.