This study will provide evidence for the utility of using a community-engaged research approach to implement a tailored, family-oriented adaptation of the Diabetes Prevention Program that will have positive effects on risk factors associated with type 2 diabetes morbidity and mortality among Black families in a Southwest Georgia community.
Family 1.a.) Black Parent/Guardian: age 18 years or older residing in the same household with child (i.e., biological or have legal guardianship for child) 1.b.) Child: age 8-15 years old
Parent/Guardian have HbA1c level 5.7-6.4% (prediabetes)
Parent/Guardian willing to commit to participation in a 20-month research study and have no plans to move from the area over the next 20-months
Parent/child are ambulatory and able to participate in physical activity
Individuals with severe psychological disorders that may prevent/interfere with study participation
Physical impairments that may prevent participation in moderate intensity physical activity;
Previous diagnosis of diabetes
History of congestive heart failure, renal failure, or recent (<12 months) cardiovascular events such as myocardial infarction or stroke;
Morehouse School of Medicine
Lead sponsor
National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD)
Collaborator