A community-based lifestyle intervention program for diabetes prevention in Chinese people with pre-diabetes

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Grant Data
Project Title
A community-based lifestyle intervention program for diabetes prevention in Chinese people with pre-diabetes
Principal Investigator
Dr Ho, Man Mandy   (Principal Investigator (PI))
Co-Investigator(s)
Professor Lam Cindy Lo Kuen   (Co-Investigator)
Dr Ng Lorna   (Co-Investigator)
Ms Yu Kammie   (Co-Investigator)
Dr Chau Pui Hing   (Co-Investigator)
Duration
36
Start Date
2018-06-01
Amount
1199740
Conference Title
A community-based lifestyle intervention program for diabetes prevention in Chinese people with pre-diabetes
Presentation Title
Keywords
Diabetes prevention, diet, Lifestyle interventions, Physical activity, Pre-diabetes
Discipline
Others - Medicine, Dentistry and Health
HKU Project Code
01170498
Grant Type
Health Care and Promotion Scheme - Research Grant Projects
Funding Year
2017
Status
Completed
Objectives
Aim and Objectives This project aims to translate the evidence-based diabetes prevention strategies into a community setting to reduce diabetes risks in Hong Kong Chinese people with pre-diabetes Objectives 1. To launch a culturally appropriate community-based lifestyle intervention programme for Chinese overweight adults with pre-diabetes in Hong Kong 2. To evaluate the effect of a community-based lifestyle intervention programme on weight loss, insulin sensitivity, metabolic profiles and health-related quality of life in Chinese Hong Kong adults with pre-diabetes compared to minimal intervention (receiving SMS).