A Text-Messaging and Pedometer Program to Promote Physical Activity in People at High Risk of Type 2 Diabetes: The Development of the PROPELS Follow-On Support Program

• Main Authors: Morton, Katie (Author), Sutton, Stephen (Author), Hardeman, Wendy (Author), Troughton, Jacqui (Author), Yates, Tom (Author), Griffin, Simon (Author), Davies, Melanie (Author), Khunti, Kamlesh (Author), Eborall, Helen (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: JMIR Publications, 2015-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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BackgroundMobile technologies for health (mHealth) represent a promising strategy for reducing type 2 diabetes (T2DM) risk. The PROPELS trial investigates whether structured group-based education alone or supplemented with a follow-on support program combining self-monitoring with pedometers and tai...