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ArticleNutrients2025

Effects of a Digitally-Enabled Healthy Eating and Physical Activity Diabetes Prevention Peer Support Program on Weight over 6-Months.

Freya MacMillan, Holly Hliounakis, Kayla Jaye, Kimberly Mitlehner, Chris Pitt, Kate A McBride, Uchechukwu Levi Osuagwu, David Simmons

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Article in Nutrients, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Freya MacMillanTranslational Health Research Institute, Western Sydney University, Sydney, NSW 2751, Australia.ORCID 0000-0003-3176-2465
Holly HliounakisDivision of Research and Innovation, Western Sydney University, Sydney, NSW 2751, Australia.ORCID 0009-0004-0692-7971
Kayla JayeDivision of Research and Innovation, Western Sydney University, Sydney, NSW 2751, Australia.
Kimberly MitlehnerDiabetes Obesity Metabolism Translational Research Unit, Western Sydney University, Sydney, NSW 2751, Australia.
Chris PittTranslational Health Research Institute, Western Sydney University, Sydney, NSW 2751, Australia.
Kate A McBrideTranslational Health Research Institute, Western Sydney University, Sydney, NSW 2751, Australia.
Uchechukwu Levi OsuagwuMacarthur Clinical School, School of Medicine, Western Sydney University, Sydney, NSW 2751, Australia.ORCID 0000-0002-1727-6914
David SimmonsTranslational Health Research Institute, Western Sydney University, Sydney, NSW 2751, Australia.ORCID 0000-0003-0560-0761

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Western Sydney University P3638
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Abstract

BACKGROUND/

objectivesType 2 diabetes (T2D) is a growing health epidemic. Innovative approaches such as digital technologies incorporating peer-supported coaching have shown promise in diabetes prevention. This study aimed to examine the feasibility and effect on weight of a digitally-enabled peer support program in inner-regional Sydney.

methodsA pre-post study of a digitally-enabled peer support initiative promoted weight management and lifestyle changes in participants at risk of T2D in inner-regional Sydney. Participants were recruited primarily from general practices and community groups. Participants received initial guidance, educational videos, goal-setting tools, and self-assessment weights, while volunteer peer support facilitators provided ongoing support through action planning and monthly calls. Baseline and follow-up weights at 6 months were collected to determine program effectiveness, while feasibility was evaluated through short exit interviews and analytic website data.

resultsMost eligible participants (92.4%) were recruited through general practice. Program completers (

conclusionsPreliminary results indicate that this digital program was associated with significant weight reduction among individuals at risk of diabetes in an inner-regional area of Sydney. Recruitment was most effective via general practices, highlighting the potential for such a program to be promoted through this setting.

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Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2Diet, HealthyExerciseHealth PromotionPeer GroupAdultAgedFeasibility StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedProgram EvaluationSocial Supportdiabetes mellitusdigital healthdigital technologyhealth behaviorpeer groupsecondary preventiontype 2weight loss

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PMCPMC12655732

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