Regulating Efficacy and Wellness in Diabetes
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Endocrine, Diabetes |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Endocrinology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 50 - 75 |
| Updated: | 11/30/2013 |
| Start Date: | January 2013 |
| End Date: | May 2014 |
| Contact: | Erin A Olson, MS |
| Email: | olson29@illinois.edu |
| Phone: | 217-300-5326 |
Social Cognitive and Neuropsychological Influences on Physical Activity Behavior in Type II Diabetes
The propose of the study is to test the hypothesis that an eight week program consisting of
walking exercise and social cognitive theory based group workshops will increase physical
activity adherence six months later in older adults with type 2 diabetes or metabolic
syndrome.
Inclusion Criteria:
- adults between the ages of 50-75 years
- individuals diagnosed with type 2 diabetes or metabolic syndrome (presence of 3 of
the 5 criteria)
- physician consent to participate.
Exclusion Criteria:
- below age 50 or above age 75 at the beginning of the intervention
- exercising regularly more than twice per week for the last six months
- diagnosis of type 1 diabetes mellitus
- failing the Telephone Interview of Cognitive Status
- inability to communicate in English
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