Community program fights childhood diabetes before it starts

NCT ID NCT02421198

Summary

This study tested a family-focused program to prevent type 2 diabetes in overweight children aged 9-12. Researchers adapted a successful adult diabetes prevention program for kids and their families, delivering it through community YMCA centers. They compared a standard in-person program with one that added mobile technology, measuring changes in weight, diet, and activity to see what worked best.

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