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A community faith centre based screening and educational intervention to reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes: A feasibility study

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Willis A, Roshan M, Patel N, Gray LJ, Yates T, Davies M, et al. A community faith centre based screening and educational intervention to reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes: A feasibility study. Diabetes Res Clin Pract. 

Abstract

People of South Asian origin experience higher rates of diabetes and complications of diabetes compared to white Europeans. Therefore, it is important to identify those with undiagnosed diabetes and those at high risk of developing diabetes, in order to intervene with lifestyle intervention to reduce risk and prevent complications. We conducted a study to assess the feasibility of delivering a faith centre based pathway for screening and referral to group education for high risk individuals to increase screening uptake and reduce diabetes risk.

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