| The feasibility and efficacy of a weight loss and exercise intervention for improving glycemic control and cardiovascular risk were evaluated among overweight (;Data were collected at baseline, 3 and 6 months post-randomization. The primary outcome variable was percent glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA;Mean changes in percent HbA;This type of weight and exercise program may facilitate glycemic control among older African Americans with NIDDM. Future studies incorporating elements of older African Americans' sociocultural framework and lifestyles are needed to determine the effectiveness of this model in a community setting. |
