Digital prevention programme for people at risk of developing type 2 diabetes
Evidence Overview
Background
Key Messages
- Evidence suggests that digital diabetes prevention programmes (DDPPs) are as effective as in-person programmes in preventing or delaying the onset of type 2 diabetes (T2D) in people with a high risk of developing T2D.
- DDPPs are effective in reducing blood glucose levels (HbA1c) and body weight, which together have been proven to reduce the risk of developing T2D.
- Health coaches play an essential role in delivering DDPPs. People were more likely to set goals for themselves and engage with the programme if they received support from a health coach in combination with other tools.
- DDPPs have the potential to reach a wider population than traditional options and facilitate proportional access across different population groups.
- In-person programmes to prevent T2D in people at risk are very cost effective. Although yet to formally assessed, the digital implementation and delivery of prevention programmes is expected to be similarly cost effective.
Assessment
Health service organisation and delivery, Patient experience, Blood and immune system
22 December 2023
The Accelerated National Innovation Adoption (ANIA) collaborative
