Table 2 Participant aims and planned use of interventions during their participation
From: Feasibility study of portable technology for weight loss and HbA1c control in type 2 diabetes
Timeframe | Participant aims and interventions | Group 1 | Group 2 | Group 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Weeks 1–12 | Aim to reduce HbA1c and weight | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Follow their choice of diet | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Follow their choice of exercise | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Measure their weight regularly | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Adhere to use of device if available | – | ✓ | ✓ | |
Send & receive emails weekly | – | – | ✓ | |
Week 13–16 | Aim to maintain HbA1c and weight | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Adapt their diet as necessary | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Adapt their exercise as necessary | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Measure their weight regularly | – | ✓ | ✓ | |
Adhere to use of device if available | – | ✓ | ✓ | |
Send & receive emails weekly | – | – | – |