October 16, 2018
Congratulations to Dr. Melinda Bender, RISE Cohort 6, for publishing her article, Filipinos Fit and Trim - A feasible and efficacious DPP-based intervention trail in the December 2018 edition of Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications.
Introduction
Filipino Americans are at higher risk for obesity and related Type 2 diabetes (T2D) compared to other Asian subgroups and non-Hispanic whites. Yet, there are limited research studies to reduce health disparities and improve health outcomes for Filipinos. Weight loss lifestyle intervention trials such as the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) can reduce obesity and T2D risks through physical activity and healthy eating.