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ArticleJMIR diabetes2022

A 12-Month Follow-Up of the Effects of a Digital Diabetes Prevention Program (VP Transform for Prediabetes) on Weight and Physical Activity Among Adults With Prediabetes: Secondary Analysis.

Ryan Batten, Meshari F Alwashmi, Gerald Mugford, Misa Nuccio, Angele Besner, Zhiwei Gao

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Ryan Batten *Memorial University of Newfoundland, St John's, NL, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3633-1314
Meshari F Alwashmi *Memorial University of Newfoundland, St John's, NL, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5052-5911
Gerald Mugford *Memorial University of Newfoundland, St John's, NL, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4170-3143
Misa Nuccio *Virgin Pulse, New York, NY, United States.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9129-4064
Angele Besner *Virgin Pulse, New York, NY, United States.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8394-4661
Zhiwei Gao *Memorial University of Newfoundland, St John's, NL, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5313-4884

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Abstract

backgroundThe prevalence of diabetes is increasing rapidly. Previous research has demonstrated the efficacy of a diabetes prevention program (DPP) in lifestyle modifications that can prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes among individuals at risk. Digital DPPs have the potential to use technology, in conjunction with behavior change science, to prevent prediabetes on a national and global scale.

objectiveThe aim of this study is to investigate the effects of a digital DPP (Virgin Pulse [VP] Transform for Prediabetes) on weight and physical activity among participants who had completed 12 months of the program.

methodsThis study was a secondary analysis of retrospective data of adults with prediabetes who were enrolled in VP Transform for Prediabetes for 12 months of the program. The program incorporates interactive mobile computing, remote monitoring, an evidence-based curriculum, behavior tracking tools, health coaching, and online peer support to prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes.

resultsThe sample (N=1095) was comprised of people with prediabetes who completed at least 9 months of the VP Transform for Prediabetes program. Participants were 67.7% (n=741) female, with a mean age of 53.6 (SD 9.75) years. After 12 months, participants decreased their weight by an average of 10.9 lbs (5.5%; P<.001) and increased their physical activity by 91.2 (P<.001) minutes.

conclusionsThese results suggest that VP Transform for Prediabetes is effective at preventing type 2 diabetes through a significant reduction in body weight and increase of physical activity. Furthermore, these results suggest that the DPP remains effective 12 months after beginning the program. A prospective randomized controlled clinical study is warranted to validate these findings.

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diabetesdiabetes prevention programdigital healthDPPlongitudinal studymHealthmobile healthphysical activitypreventionweight loss

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PMID35029532
PMCPMC8800085

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