Mastering Diabetes Study
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, PreDiabetes
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 focused on measuring diabetes, prediabetes, glycemia, type 2 diabetes, plant-based diet, nutrition, exercise, obesity / overweight
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age 18-75 years at enrollment
- Has a diagnosis of diabetes or prediabetes or a HbA1c of 5.7 or higher.
- Are able to participate in physical activity.
- Are willing to use a smartphone or computer to access the online education modules and online community, and have reliable daily Internet access with a device with a webcam
- Have an email account and an Internet connection at home
- Are able to purchase and transport fresh produce from a local grocery store to their house on a weekly basis
- Are able to prepare food in their house or get help preparing food in their house following recipes and meal examples provided in the online course
- Are open-minded about eating a plant-based diet, performing periodic intermittent fasting (16-24 hours, once a week),
- Are willing to increase movement of their body 5-6 days per week
- Are willing to participate in an online community for support and coaching
- Are willing to participate in biweekly videoconferencing for support and coaching
- Are willing to be courteous and respectful to others in the online community
Exclusion Criteria:
- Has been told by a medical provider to not participate in physical activity.
- Has a medical condition that prevents walking at least a mile a day.
- Deemed unsuitable to exercise by Dr. Drozek or other members of the wellness team.
- Has a diagnosis of dementia.
- Is pregnant or planning to become pregnant during the program
- Does not speak or understand English
- Advanced renal disease (stage 4 or 5) with or without hemodialysis
- Congestive heart failure
- Has inflammatory bowel disease (Crohns disease, ulcerative colitis)
- Is fed by a feeding tube
- Is taking Coumadin or warfarin
- Inability to use email, a smartphone, or the Internet
Sites / Locations
- Ohio UniversityRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
No Intervention
Mastering Diabetes
Usual care
Adults (hospital employees, their spouses, and community members) who have been identified as having diabetes or prediabetes based on a health risk assessment, who have chosen to participate in Mastering Diabetes. They may or may not be receiving additional usual care.
Employees and spouses of the hospital system who are participating in the employee wellness program, who have been identified as having diabetes or prediabetes based on a health risk assessment, who have chosen not to participate in Mastering Diabetes. They may or may not be receiving additional usual care.