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Open Access
01-09-2019 | Obesity | Diabetes Epidemiology (E Selvin and K Foti, Section Editors)
Public Health Approaches to Type 2 Diabetes Prevention: the US National Diabetes Prevention Program and Beyond
Authors:
Stephanie M. Gruss, Kunthea Nhim, Edward Gregg, Miriam Bell, Elizabeth Luman, Ann Albright
Published in:
Current Diabetes Reports
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Issue 9/2019
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Abstract
Purpose of Review
This article highlights foundational evidence, translation studies, and current research behind type 2 diabetes prevention efforts worldwide, with focus on high-risk populations, and whole-population approaches as catalysts to global prevention.
Recent Findings
Continued focus on the goals of foundational lifestyle change program trials and their global translations, and the targeting of those at highest risk through both in-person and virtual modes of program delivery, is critical. Whole-population approaches (e.g., socioeconomic policies, healthy food promotion, environmental/systems changes) and awareness raising are essential complements to efforts aimed at high-risk populations.
Summary
Successful type 2 diabetes prevention strategies are being realized in the USA through the National Diabetes Prevention Program and elsewhere in the world. A multi-tiered approach involving appropriate risk targeting and whole-population efforts is essential to curb the global diabetes epidemic.