Pilot Study of the Feasibility of a Worksite Plant-based Diabetes Prevention Program

ObjectiveTo explore the feasibility and acceptability of implementing a worksite diabetes prevention program – BeatDiabetesbased on plant-based diet encouragement physical activity.Study DesignA mixed methods pilot study using one group pretest-posttest design.Setting/ParticipantsUniversity employees.InterventionA 13-week group-based intervention adapted from Diabetes Prevention Program to emphasize based Health Action Process Approach (HAPA).Main Outcome MeasuresProgram implementation participant were assessed via surveys, weekly documentation process, individual interviews. Consumption healthy less foods animal-based foods, activity, HAPA-based psychosocial determinants measured questionnaires pre post program, as was blood glucose. Weights weekly.Data AnalysisDescriptive quantitative well qualitative analyses factors. Paired t-tests measure changes in outcome measures.Results14 participants enrolled, with 93% retention. feasible, highly acceptable by participants, also resulted significant improvements weight, relative vigorous glucose, behavior change.ConclusionBased our study, conducting feasible elicited positive physiological, behavioral, variables related risk diabetes.