Impact of Follow-Up Testing on Urban American Indian Women with Impaired Fasting Glucose
Author Information
Author(s): Allen Peg MPH, Thompson Janice L PhD, Herman Carla J MD, Whyte Ayn N MS, Wolfe Venita K BA, Qualls Clifford PhD, Helitzer Deborah L ScD
Primary Institution: University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center
Hypothesis
Can periodic follow-up testing effectively improve health outcomes in urban American Indian women with impaired fasting glucose?
Conclusion
Women with impaired fasting glucose benefited from dietary changes and improved their fasting blood glucose and lipid profiles after periodic follow-up testing.
Supporting Evidence
- 62% of women with impaired fasting glucose converted to normal levels after 18 months.
- Participants reported significant decreases in total energy, saturated fat, and sugar intake.
- Mean fasting blood glucose significantly decreased from baseline to follow-up.
Takeaway
This study shows that checking blood sugar levels and talking about healthy eating helped many women lower their blood sugar and eat better.
Methodology
The study involved a lifestyle intervention with 200 American Indian women, focusing on dietary and physical activity changes, with follow-ups at 6, 12, and 18 months.
Potential Biases
Self-reported dietary changes may be influenced by social desirability bias.
Limitations
The small sample size limited the ability to detect differences between intervention and control groups.
Participant Demographics
Participants were urban American Indian women aged 18 to 40, with a significant portion having a family history of type 2 diabetes.
Statistical Information
P-Value
<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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