The Michigan Men's Diabetes Project Randomized Clinical Control Trial: A Pilot/Feasibility Study of a Peer-Led Diabetes Self-Management and Support Intervention for Black Men With Type 2 Diabetes

Overview

Journal Am J Mens Health

Specialties Health Services
Public Health

Date 2024 Jun 16

PMID 38879823

Authors

Alana M Ewen

Jaclynn M Hawkins

Katherine A Kloss

Robin Nwankwo

Martha M Funnell

Srijani Sengupta

Nelson Jean Francois

Gretchen Piatt

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Abstract

Black men are disproportionately affected by type 2 diabetes (T2D) and experience higher diabetes-related complications than non-Hispanic White men. To address the complex barriers in diabetes self-management for Black men, we implemented a 3-month peer-led and empowerment-based Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME) and Support (DSMS) intervention in Metro Detroit. Twenty-five Black men ≥55 years of age with self-reported T2D were randomized to the intervention group (=12)-10 hr of DSME and 9 hr of DSMS-or enhanced usual care (EUC) group (=13)-10 hr of DSME. Peer leaders ( = 3) were trained by certified diabetes care and education specialists (CDCESs) to cofacilitate the support sessions. Outcomes (hemoglobin A1c [HbA1c], diabetes self-care activities, and diabetes distress) were assessed preintervention and postintervention. In the intervention and EUC groups, mean HbA1c decreased by 0.20% ( = .52, = 0.99) and 0.13% ( = .68), respectively. General diet ( = .03, change: 1.32, = 1.71) and blood glucose monitoring ( < .05, change: 0.50, = 0.74) scores improved among those in the intervention group. General diet scores also improved in the EUC group: mean change: 1.77, = .08, although changes were not statistically significant. Changes in diabetes distress scores differed based on the number of sessions attended, with a significant decrease in those attending 7 to 12 sessions ( = 7), >50%, ( = .003, change: -5.71, = 3.20). Implementing a peer-led DSMS program for Black men was feasible, adopted, and led to positive changes in outcomes. Scaling up the intervention and assessing sustainability is warranted.

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