There have been few youth-led diabetes prevention programs. Our objective was to conduct
focus groups to explore peer influences on adolescent lifestyle behaviors and strategies for …

According to the US SEARCH study, the prevalence of type 2 diabetes in youth between 10
and 19 years rose by 30.5% between 2001 and 2009 [1]. Type 2 diabetes in adolescents is …

Purpose This pilot study examined the feasibility and acceptability of a peer led diabetes
prevention intervention for youth in an underserved community. Methods Children and …

The current study was designed to evaluate a unique adolescent peer type 2 diabetes
mellitus (Type 2 DM) prevention training program for fifth grade children. Peer educators …

Abstract Introduction TEEN HEED (Help Educate to Eliminate D iabetes) is a community-
based youth participatory action research (YPAR) study in which prediabetic adolescents …

Objective To develop, implement, and evaluate a peer-led diabetes self-management
support program in English and Spanish for a diverse, urban, low-income population. The …

Purpose This purpose of this study was to investigate the feasibility and potential health
impact of a church-based diabetes prevention program delivered by peers. Methods …

Abstract Type 2 diabetes (T2D) in youth has increased as a result of the obesity epidemic.
Diabetes prevention programming is needed for youth, at risk for T2D, and their families …

There is a need for diabetes prevention efforts targeting vulnerable populations. Our
community–academic partnership, the East Harlem Partnership for Diabetes Prevention …

Background This study assessed the feasibility and acceptability of the Healthy Outcomes
through Peer Educators (HOPE) training program designed to train African American (AA) …