Engaging South Asian women with type 2 diabetes in a culturally relevant exercise intervention: A randomized controlled trial

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Background: We examined the efficacy of a culturally relevant exercise program in improving glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) among South Asian women with type 2 diabetes, compared with usual care. Methods: This was a randomized controlled 8-week pilot study of Bollywood dance among South Asian women with type 2 diabetes. The intervention consisted of 1 h Bollywood dance classes offered twice per week. The primary outcome was change in HbA1c. The effect of attendance on this outcome was also examined. Results: The intervention group demonstrated a decrease in HbA1c from baseline (−0.18% (0.2%); p=0.018) compared with a non-significant increase in the usual care group (+0.03% (0.2%)); p value for difference between groups was 0.032. Participants attending at least 10 of 16 sessions had a statistically significant reduction in weight (−0.69 kg (0.76 kg)) compared with those attending fewer sessions (+0.86 kg (0.71 kg)). Conclusions: These results support culturally relevant dance as a successful exercise intervention to promote HbA1c control, compared with usual care. Trial registration number: NCT02061618.

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Natesan, A., Nimbal, V. C., Ivey, S. L., Wang, E. J., Madsen, K. A., & Palaniappan, L. P. (2015). Engaging South Asian women with type 2 diabetes in a culturally relevant exercise intervention: A randomized controlled trial. BMJ Open Diabetes Research and Care, 3(1). https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjdrc-2015-000126

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