ArticleThe Journal of frailty & aging2022
A Behavioral Lifestyle Intervention to Improve Frailty in Overweight or Obese Older Adults with Type 2 Diabetes: A Feasibility Study.
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- RE-AIM (Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation, and Maintenance) Evaluation of the Use of Activity Trackers in the Clinical Care of Adults Diagnosed With a Chronic Disease: Integrative Systematic Review.Journal of medical Internet research · 2023Pooled it
- The effect of educational intervention on the lifestyle changes of elderly people with diabetes.BMC endocrine disorders · 2026Trial
- Feasibility and preliminary efficacy of different intensities of functional training in elderly type 2 diabetes patients with cognitive impairment: a pilot randomised controlled trial.BMC geriatrics · 2024Trial
- Feasibility of Technology-Assisted Lifestyle Self-Monitoring in Older Adults With Type 2 Diabetes: Mixed Methods Pilot Study.JMIR formative research · 2026Article
- Access to emerging health technologies in aging: from innovation to inclusion.The Journal of frailty & aging · 2026Article
- Digital Health Interventions for Type 2 Diabetes: A Narrative Review of Mobile Technologies and Their Impact on Patients' Outcomes.Health science reports · 2026Article
- Wearable Devices for Supporting Chronic Disease Self-Management: Scoping Review.Interactive journal of medical research · 2024Article
- Physical activity promotion through digital technology among older adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus: A scoping review.Journal of Taibah University Medical Sciences · 2024Article
- Nutritional Interventions in Older Persons with Type 2 Diabetes and Frailty: A Scoping Systematic Review.Journal of cardiovascular development and disease · 2024Article
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- Asian Best Practices for Care of Diabetes in Elderly (ABCDE).The review of diabetic studies : RDS · 2022Article
- Measurement of Adherence to mHealth Physical Activity Interventions and Exploration of the Factors That Affect the Adherence: Scoping Review and Proposed Framework.Journal of medical Internet research · 2022Article
- The Impact of Behavioral Lifestyle Intervention on Inflammatory Cytokines in Older Adults Living With Type 2 Diabetes: A Feasibility Study.Inquiry : a journal of medical care organization, provision and financingArticle
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Abstract
backgroundOlder adults with Type 2 diabetes (T2D) are more likely to be frail, which increases the risk for disability and mortality.
objectivesTo determine the feasibility of a behavioral lifestyle intervention, enhanced with mobile health technology for self-monitoring of diet and activity, to improve frailty in overweight/obese older adults (≥65 years) diagnosed with T2D. DESIGN, SETTING, AND
participantsSingle arm, 6-month study of a behavioral lifestyle intervention in 20 overweight/obese (BMI>25) older adults (≥ 65 years) with self-reported T2D diagnosis who owned a smartphone. A Fitbit tracker was provided to all participants for self-monitoring of diet and physical activity. Our primary outcome of feasibility was measured by session attendance, adherence to Fitbit usage to self-monitor diet and physical activity, and study retention. Secondary outcomes included the preliminary efficacy of the intervention on frailty, physical function, quality of life, and T2D-related outcomes.
resultsEighteen participants completed the study. The mean age was 71.5 (SD ± 5.3) years, 56% were female, and half were Hispanic. At baseline, 13 (72%) were pre-frail, 4 (22%) were frail, and 1 (6%) were non-frail. At follow-up, frailty scores improved significantly from 1.61 ± 1.15 to 0.94 ± 0.94 (p=0.01) and bodyweight improved from 205.66 ± 45.52 lbs. to 198.33 ± 43.6 lbs. (p=<0.001).
conclusionThis study provides evidence for the feasibility of a behavioral lifestyle intervention in overweight/obese older adults with T2D and preliminary results support its potential efficacy in improving frailty score.
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