Translating the Diabetes Prevention Program Lifestyle Intervention to the Military Setting.

M Kaye KramerSusan C AgeeRachel G MillerVincent C ArenaKarl K VanderwoodYvonne L EaglehouseElizabeth M VendittiAndrea M Kriska

Published in: Military medicine (2022)

These results demonstrate that the DPP-GLB program delivered via face-to-face groups or DVD was feasible and effective in improving weight, PA levels, and diabetes and cardiovascular risk factors in this group of active and retired military personnel and their family members. The program was well received by the program participants as well as the WPMC team. These findings offer a model for provision of the DPP-GLB program throughout the Military Health System.

Keyphrases

quality improvement
cardiovascular risk factors
cardiovascular disease
type diabetes
metabolic syndrome
randomized controlled trial
physical activity
palliative care
weight loss
posttraumatic stress disorder
glycemic control
adipose tissue
insulin resistance