Conclusion Based on available literature , evidence suggests that community-based interventions may reduce the incidence rate of T2DM and may positively affect anthropometric indices and HbA1C .
Due to the heterogeneity observed between trials we recommend more well- design ed RCTs with longer follow-up duration s be executed , to confirm whether community-based interventions lead to reduced T2DM events in the at-risk population of LMIC setting
Background The increasing prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus ( T2DM ) can have a substantial impact in low- and middle-income countries ( LMICs ) .
Community-based programs addressing diet , physical activity , and health behaviors have shown significant benefits on the prevention and management of T2DM , mainly in high-income countries .
However , their effects on preventing T2DM in the at-risk population of LMICs have not been thoroughly evaluated .
Reducing risk behaviors linked to noncommunicable diseases in Mongolia: a randomized controlled trial.
OBJECTIVES We tested the efficacy of a 6-session , evidence -based health promotion intervention aim ed at reducing noncommunicable disease ( NCD ) risk behaviors . METHODS Two hundred male and female factory workers in Ulaanbaatar , Mongolia were r and omly assigned to groups receiving either the health promotion intervention or a time-matched financial literacy control intervention . RESULTS The health promotion intervention increased daily fruit and vegetable intake and physical activity , increased readiness for NCD risk behavior reduction and health promotion knowledge , and reduced the number of daily alcoholic drinks and diabetes symptoms 3 months after the intervention . CONCLUSIONS The findings support the efficacy of the intervention to reduce risk behaviors associated with NCDs . Dissemination of the intervention may improve productivity , reduce costs of health services , and better the quality of life for Mongolians
Conclusion Based on available literature , evidence suggests that community-based interventions may reduce the incidence rate of T2DM and may positively affect anthropometric indices and HbA1C .
Due to the heterogeneity observed between trials we recommend more well- design ed RCTs with longer follow-up duration s be executed , to confirm whether community-based interventions lead to reduced T2DM events in the at-risk population of LMIC setting
Background The increasing prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus ( T2DM ) can have a substantial impact in low- and middle-income countries ( LMICs ) .
Community-based programs addressing diet , physical activity , and health behaviors have shown significant benefits on the prevention and management of T2DM , mainly in high-income countries .
However , their effects on preventing T2DM in the at-risk population of LMICs have not been thoroughly evaluated .