This randomized controlled pilot study tested a diabetes prevention and healthy lifestyle intervention among Korean Americans living in New York City who were at risk for diabetes. Changes were seen in weight, waist circumference, diastolic blood pressure, physical activity, nutrition, diabetes knowledge, and mental health.
Citation: Islam, N. S., Zanowiak, J. M., Wyatt, L. C., Chun, K., Lee, L., Kwon, S. C., & Trinh-Shevrin, C. (2013). A randomized-controlled, pilot intervention on diabetes prevention and healthy lifestyles in the New York City Korean community. Journal of community health, 38(6), 1030–1041. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10900-013-9711-z
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