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Diabetes Research, Education, and Action for Minorities (DREAM 1.0)

Topic Areas

Chronic disease, Lifestyle

Priority Population

Immigrant populations, Racial/ethnic minorities

Setting

Community-based organization, Healthcare

Years

2011-2014

Principal Investigator or Program Director

Nadia S. Islam

The DREAM (Diabetes Research, Education, and Action for Minorities) intervention was a two-arm, randomized controlled trial designed to assess the efficacy of a CHW intervention to improve diabetes management and control among Bangladeshi immigrants with type 2 diabetes. Participants in the intervention group received five group-based educational sessions and two one-on-one visits delivered by a trained CHW, whereas those in the control group received only the first group educational session. Primary study outcomes included decreases in HbA1C, lipid profiles, and systolic and diastolic blood pressure (BP), greater access and utilization of healthcare, and a positive impact of knowledge and practice of physical activity and healthy eating.

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