Robin Whittemore
A systematic review of the translational research on the Diabetes Prevention Program
Yale University
international clinical trials demonstrated compelling evidence prevention delay type 2 diabetes t2d lifestyle change programs numerous studies translated diabetes prevention program dpp protocol realworld settings purpose paper review translational research dpp protocol adults atrisk t2d study systematic review based guidelines cochrane handbook systematic reviews 16 studies translated dpp protocol four distinct settings hospital outpatient b primary care c community work church settings varied considerably terms reach efficacy adoption implementation maintenance strengths limitations setting better understanding program adaptation mediators moderators program efficacy indicated future research also needs continue explore mechanisms improve access longterm outcomes