Mastering Diabetes Program for Type 2 Diabetes
Trial Summary
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial does not specify if you need to stop taking your current medications, but it does exclude people taking Coumadin or warfarin. It's best to discuss with the trial team or your doctor.
What data supports the effectiveness of the Mastering Diabetes treatment for Type 2 Diabetes?
Research on similar education programs shows that they can help people with diabetes improve their blood sugar control and feel healthier overall. These programs often focus on teaching patients how to manage their condition better, which can lead to significant improvements in their quality of life.12345
Is the Mastering Diabetes Program safe for humans?
How does the Mastering Diabetes treatment for type 2 diabetes differ from other treatments?
The Mastering Diabetes treatment is unique because it focuses on a comprehensive lifestyle approach, emphasizing diet, exercise, and education to manage type 2 diabetes, rather than relying solely on medication. This approach aims to improve long-term outcomes by empowering patients with knowledge and self-monitoring skills.1112131415
What is the purpose of this trial?
This is a program evaluation that will evaluate the effectiveness of Mastering Diabetes, a therapeutic lifestyle change (TLC) program to control prediabetes and type 2 diabetes.Lifestyle change, focused on dietary change, physical activity, stress management and control of unhealthy substances has been demonstrated effective in preventing the progression of prediabetes, as well as reversal of diabetes and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for adults aged 18-75 with diabetes or prediabetes, who can prepare food at home, participate in physical activity, and are open to a plant-based diet and intermittent fasting. They must have internet access and be willing to engage in an online community.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Enrollment and Baseline Data Collection
Participants complete online consent and HIPAA release, and baseline data is collected including BMI, blood pressure, and lab tests
Mastering Diabetes Program
Participants engage in a virtual therapeutic lifestyle change program focusing on a low-fat, plant-based diet, exercise, and stress management
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in health metrics such as HbA1c, cholesterol, and BMI
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Mastering Diabetes
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Ohio University
Lead Sponsor
Memorial Health System
Collaborator