Clinical Research Directory

Inclusion Criteria * outpatient in one of the participating health centers * be aged between 40 and 65 years old, * have a confirmed diagnosis of T2D for a year or longer, * with uncontrolled diabetes (HbA1c \>7%) * able to read and write in French or a support who read and write in French * self-identify as Beninese (born in Benin or have parents from Benin), * willing to commit to the study and able to attend weekly meetings * have family member support for behavioral change * suitable for general diet and lifestyle advice (i.e., no complex diet needs; suitability determined by the referring healthcare provider) * be willing to provide informed consent to participate. Exclusion criteria * being pregnant, breastfeeding or planning pregnancy, * participants with type 1 diabetes * use of medication that might affect weight loss * planning to travel before the end of the intervention * have recent cardiovascular complications (e.g., myocardial infarction, stroke, and congestive heart failure), * currently involved in a similar nutritional educational program (to avoid contamination bias). * unable to provide consent (e.g., cognitive impairment).