Last updated June 15, 2026
Key finding
HR 0.12 [95% CI 0.05-0.28] for retainers vs standard care; ITT HR 0.74 [95% CI 0.48-1.14], p=0.18
This study looked at whether attending more sessions of a diabetes prevention programme helped lower type 2 diabetes risk. People who went to all sessions had an 88% lower risk of developing diabetes compared to those receiving standard care. However, fewer than 1 in 3 people attended all sessions.
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Moderate
Study type
Secondary analysis of a cluster-randomised controlled trial
Follow-up
Long-Term (1–5 y)
Risk of bias
Some Concerns
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This study looked at whether attending more sessions of a diabetes prevention programme helped lower type 2 diabetes risk. People who went to all sessions had an 88% lower risk of developing diabetes compared to those receiving standard care. However, fewer than 1 in 3 people attended all sessions.
Diabetes prevention programmes are a global priority, but real-world programmes often have limited resources compared to the intensive programmes tested in landmark trials. This study shows that even a relatively low-intensity group programme can produce large benefits for people who fully participate. The challenge is finding ways to reach and support people who are less likely to engage, since these individuals also tend to have higher risk profiles.
Secondary analysis: ITT primary analysis was non-significant Selection bias: people who engaged more had healthier baseline characteristics Low retention: only 29% completed all programme sessions Post-hoc attendance grouping not randomised
↓ Type 2 diabetes risk with full programme attendance (HR 0.12, 95% CI 0.05–0.28)
↓ Weight, HbA1c, and waist circumference in completers vs standard care
↑ Quality of life and daily step count in programme completers
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This study contributes evidence to Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes and 2-hour plasma glucose, Anxiety score, Body weight, and 6 more.
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Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes
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Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → 2-hour plasma glucose
Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → 2-hour plasma glucose
Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → Anxiety score
Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → Anxiety score
Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → Body weight
Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → Body weight
Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → Daily step count
Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → Daily step count
Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → Fasting blood sugar (FBS)
Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → Fasting blood sugar (FBS)
Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → Quality of life
Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → Quality of life
Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → Type 2 diabetes incidence
Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → Type 2 diabetes incidence
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 Type 2 diabetes incidence.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are generally consistent across studies.
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Type 2 diabetes incidence
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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