Tailoring lifestyle programmes for diabetes prevention for US South Asians.

Mary Beth WeberMonique M HenninkK M Venkat Narayan

Published in: Family medicine and community health (2020)

These results provide important information on the barriers faced by US South Asians in participating in 'standard' lifestyle change programs, indicate the feasibility of culturally tailored programmes and show positive impact of a culturally tailored programme for diabetes prevention in the South Asian population.

Keyphrases

cardiovascular disease
type diabetes
metabolic syndrome
glycemic control
weight loss
physical activity
smoking cessation
public health
clinical trial
study protocol
health information