Last updated June 15, 2026
Key finding
−0.40 mmol/L (95% CI −0.51 to −0.28, p<0.001)
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.
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Moderate
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Quasi-experimental study
Follow-up
Medium-Term (3–12 mo)
Risk of bias
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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.
Type 2 diabetes rates are rising rapidly in developing countries like Malaysia. This study shows that a lifestyle programme delivered through existing community volunteers can effectively reduce multiple diabetes risk factors in adults with prediabetes. The community-based model is practical for wide-scale dissemination in settings with limited healthcare resources.
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
↓ 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)
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This study contributes evidence to Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes and 2-hour plasma glucose, Body weight, Diastolic blood pressure, and 6 more.
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Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → 2-hour plasma glucose
Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → 2-hour plasma glucose
Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → Body weight
Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → Body weight
Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → Diastolic blood pressure
Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → Diastolic blood pressure
Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → Fasting blood sugar (FBS)
Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → Fasting blood sugar (FBS)
Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → HDL cholesterol
Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → HDL cholesterol
Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → Physical activity level (MET-minutes per week)
Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → Physical activity level (MET-minutes per week)
Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → Quality of life
Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → Quality of life
Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → Waist circumference
Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → Waist circumference
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This study contributes to evidence on Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes and HbA1c, Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes and Body Weight.
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Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes appears to improve HbA1c.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.
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HbA1c
EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 83.2 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
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Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes may improve Body weight.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.
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Body weight
EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 82.8 | weak positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
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Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes may improve 2-hour plasma glucose.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are generally consistent across studies.
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2-hour plasma glucose
EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 79.0 | weak positive | ConsistencyScore™ Generally Consistent | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
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Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes may improve Waist circumference.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.
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Waist circumference
EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 75.6 | weak positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
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