Linking Postpartum and Parenting Women With a National Diabetes Prevention Program: Recruitment Efforts, Challenges, and Recommendations

Women with a history of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) are at higher risk for type 2 diabetes. This project piloted the National Diabetes Prevention Program lifestyle change program in cohorts of women with a history of GDM. The article describes recruitment efforts, challenges, and study parti...

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Published in:Diabetes spectrum 2018-11, Vol.31 (4), p.324-329
Main Authors: Gómez, Maria L, Hieronymus, Laura B, Ashford, Kristin B, Barnett, Janine M, Renn, Theresa A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Diabetes
Diabetes mellitus
Diabetes mellitus (non-insulin dependent)
From Research to Practice
Gestational diabetes
Parents & parenting
Postpartum
Postpartum period
Wellness programs
Womens health
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Summary:Women with a history of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) are at higher risk for type 2 diabetes. This project piloted the National Diabetes Prevention Program lifestyle change program in cohorts of women with a history of GDM. The article describes recruitment efforts, challenges, and study participation and provides recommendations for future program implementation.
ISSN:1040-9165
1944-7353
DOI:10.2337/ds18-0013