Impact of diabetes peer counseling on glycosylated hemoglobin among Latinos enrolled in the DIALBEST Trial: Preliminary results
Perez‐Escamilla R, Vega‐Lopez S, Segura‐Perez S, Damio G, Fernandez M, Calle M, Samuel G, Chhabra J, D’Agostino D. Impact of diabetes peer counseling on glycosylated hemoglobin among Latinos enrolled in the DIALBEST Trial: Preliminary results. The FASEB Journal 2008, 22: 677.19-677.19. DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.22.1_supplement.677.19.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchControl groupIntervention groupPeer counselorsType 2 diabetesIntervention group participantsOngoing diabetesBaseline BMIGlycemic controlMonth 12Plasma glucoseMonth 2Medical appointmentsPhysical activityClinical careHome visitsWeekly visitsFirst monthPeer counselingGlucose monitoringMonthsGroup participantsDiabetesSignificant correlationInterventionGreater improvement