Family and Community-Based Program to Improve Treatment for Overweight, Metabolic Syndrome, Prediabetes, and Type 2 Diabetes in Negev Bedouin Adults

What this Trial Is About

The study focuses on the Bedouin community in the Negev, which faces high rates of type 2 diabetes, low treatment adherence, and increased complications. Researchers aim to evaluate the impact of a culturally tailored family and community-based intervention program on improving adherence to the Mediterranean diet and other health outcomes in adults with overweight, obesity, metabolic syndrome, prediabetes, or type 2 diabetes. Participants will be assigned to either an intervention group or a control group. The intervention group will attend 10 sessions over 12 months, with separate sessions for men and women, focusing on nutrition, physical activity, and behavioral changes tailored to cultural norms. Sessions include educational workshops, cooking demonstrations, physical activity, and group discussions. The control group will continue receiving routine care without additional intervention. During the study, participants will undergo assessments at baseline, 6 months, and 12 months. Measurements include Mediterranean diet adherence, fasting blood sugar, HbA1c, lipid profiles, weight, waist circumference, BMI, blood pressure, physical activity, quality of life, and social belonging. Data will be collected through medical records, questionnaires, and physical assessments. Safety will be monitored, and participants can withdraw at any time. The total participation period is one year.

Evaluating Family & Community-Based Interventions to Improve Treatment Adherence in Metabolic Health Among Negev Bedouins (EFIT-BED)