The South Gloucestershire Diabetes Prevention Pilot project (SGDPP)

Kok, Michele; Bryant, Lisa; Jones, Matthew; Elvin, Robert; Cook, Clare; Coleborn, Sam; Blackmore, Sara

Abstract

Background
NICE recommends intensive lifestyle change programmes for ‘at-risk’ individuals, to prevent or delay onset of type 2 diabetes. This project offered the opportunity for individuals to receive such support and education, previously unavailable locally.

Aim
This study examined the impact, implementation, and delivery costs of a group-based diabetes prevention education programme for participants at risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Learning from the project will shape future diabetes prevention care locally.

Method
Patients identified as 'at-risk' from GP practice records were invited to attend a six-week X-PERT Prevention of Diabetes (X-POD) programme, delivered locally by trained educators. Changes from baseline to six months in objective measures of weight, BMI, waist circumference, HbA1c, and self-reported physical activity, diet, health status and psychological wellbeing were assessed. Focus groups and interviews were conducted to assess programme implementation. A unit cost economic evaluation of the programme was also undertaken.

Results
Attendance at group education sessions and six-month follow-up were maintained above 84%. Amongst 91 participants providing follow-up data for the outcome evaluation, significant positive changes were observed for weight (4.04kg loss), BMI (1.43kg/m2 reduction), waist circumference (5.32cm loss), HbA1c (3.45mmol reduction), physical activity, and diet (all p

• Presentation Conference Type: Poster
• Conference Name: Faculty of Public Health Conference
• Start Date: Jun 20, 2017
• End Date: Jun 21, 2017
• Acceptance Date: Feb 21, 2017
• Publication Date: Jun 20, 2017
• Publicly Available Date: Jun 7, 2019
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Keywords: diabetes, prevention, education, behavior change, community development
• Public URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/885799
• Additional Information: Title of Conference or Conference Proceedings : Faculty of Public Health Conference