PrediabetesPreventionBehavioral Intervention
Resumen de Investigación

Community lifestyle programme improves multiple diabetes risk factors in adults with prediabetes

Moderate confidence
Some Concerns bias
Última actualización 15 de junio de 2026

Conclusión Clave:

This study tested a community lifestyle programme for adults with prediabetes in Malaysia. After 12 months, people in the programme had lower blood sugar, better cholesterol, smaller waists, and improved quality of life compared to those receiving usual care. The programme was delivered through existing community volunteers.

Estudio de un Vistazo

Qué se estudió

Community-based lifestyle intervention (Co-HELP) for adults with prediabetes in Malaysia

Participantes

Young Adult (19–39), Middle Aged (40-64)

Male, Female

with Prediabetes

Intervención

Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes

Resultados

Fasting blood sugar (FBS), 2-hour plasma glucose, HbA1c, Body weight, Waist circumference, Diastolic blood pressure, HDL cholesterol, Quality of life, Physical activity level

Financiamiento

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Efectos Principales

↓ Fasting glucose −0.40 mmol/L, HbA1c −0.24%, and 2-hour glucose −0.58 mmol/L vs usual care (all p<0.001)

↓ Diastolic BP −2.63 mmHg, waist −2.44 cm; ↑ HDL cholesterol +0.12 mmol/L

↑ Quality of life: physical +6.51, mental +7.79 points (both p<0.001)

Resumen de Evidencia

InterventionOutcomeMeasured ChangeStudy Effect
Behavioral & Lifestyle
Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes
(Behavioral & Lifestyle)
Glycemic Control
2-hour plasma glucose
(Glycemic Control)
Decrease
Strong
Behavioral & Lifestyle
Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes
(Behavioral & Lifestyle)
Weight & Anthropometrics
Body weight
(Weight & Anthropometrics)
Decrease
Strong
Behavioral & Lifestyle
Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes
(Behavioral & Lifestyle)
Metabolic Health
Diastolic blood pressure
(Metabolic Health)
Decrease
Strong
Behavioral & Lifestyle
Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes
(Behavioral & Lifestyle)
Glycemic Control
Fasting blood sugar (FBS)
(Glycemic Control)
Decrease
Strong
Behavioral & Lifestyle
Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes
(Behavioral & Lifestyle)
Glycemic Control
HbA1c
(Glycemic Control)
Decrease
Strong
Behavioral & Lifestyle
Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes
(Behavioral & Lifestyle)
Metabolic Health
HDL cholesterol
(Metabolic Health)
Increase
Strong
Behavioral & Lifestyle
Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes
(Behavioral & Lifestyle)
Adherence & Engagement
Physical activity level (MET-minutes per week)
(Adherence & Engagement)
Increase
Strong
Behavioral & Lifestyle
Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes
(Behavioral & Lifestyle)
Patient-Reported
Quality of life
(Patient-Reported)
Increase
Strong
Behavioral & Lifestyle
Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes
(Behavioral & Lifestyle)
Weight & Anthropometrics
Waist circumference
(Weight & Anthropometrics)
Decrease
Strong

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  • Non-randomised (quasi-experimental) design with potential selection bias Uneven group sizes (122 vs 146) due to non-random allocation Single geographic region in Malaysia — may not generalise broadly No long-term follow-up beyond 12 months
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  • Non-randomised (quasi-experimental) design with potential selection bias Uneven group sizes (122 vs 146) due to non-random allocation Single geographic region in Malaysia — may not generalise broadly No long-term follow-up beyond 12 months

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