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Evaluating the Effect of Diabetes Control Through Intensive Lifestyle Modifications on Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
Sponsor: Joslin Diabetes Center
Summary
The purpose of this study is to find out the impact of improving diabetes control through weight reduction and lifestyle changes on a common diabetes complication called peripheral neuropathy.
Official title: Evaluation of the Effect of Intensive Diabetes Control Through Non-Surgical Intensive Lifestyle Modifications and Weight Reduction on Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 75 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
50
Start Date
2012-04
Completion Date
2015-06
Last Updated
2026-04-23
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Weight Achievement and Intensive Treatment (Why WAIT)
Weight Achievement and Intensive Treatment (Why WAIT) is a 12 -week multidisciplinary program for weight control and intensive diabetes management designed by the Joslin Diabetes Center for application in a multidisciplinary diabetes practice environment. Participants will be enrolled in a 12-week multidisciplinary intensive weight management including diet, exercise, behavioral and educational support. Participants will be enrolled in cohorts of 10-15 participants to encourage group interaction and support. Subjects will choose to come to the Joslin clinic every Tuesday or Wednesday evening for 2 hours. Participants will exercise for an hour and will attend a didactic session in the areas of nutrition, exercise and behavioral modifications.
Locations (1)
Joslin Diabetes Center
Boston, Massachusetts, United States