2024
Improving access to first‐line treatment for pediatric obesity: Lessons from the dissemination of SmartMoves
Finn E, Keller C, Gowey M, Savoye M, Samuels S, Fleisch A, Rogers V, Grey M, Damschroder L, Beck A, Sharifi M. Improving access to first‐line treatment for pediatric obesity: Lessons from the dissemination of SmartMoves. Obesity 2024, 32: 1745-1756. PMID: 39192771, DOI: 10.1002/oby.24107.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsConstant comparative methodInterviewed key informantsHealth behaviorsObesity programsSufficient staffingInsufficient staffingPediatric obesityFunding insecurityLifestyle treatmentImprove accessOrganizational prioritiesProgram componentsProgram fitPromote fidelityKey informantsUS sitesIncreased prevalenceAdequate fundingSurvey findingsStaffingParticipantsInterviewsCOVID-19 pandemicDominant barriersObesity
2014
Reversal of Early Abnormalities in Glucose Metabolism in Obese Youth: Results of an Intensive Lifestyle Randomized Controlled Trial
Savoye M, Caprio S, Dziura J, Camp A, Germain G, Summers C, Li F, Shaw M, Nowicka P, Kursawe R, DePourcq F, Kim G, Tamborlane WV. Reversal of Early Abnormalities in Glucose Metabolism in Obese Youth: Results of an Intensive Lifestyle Randomized Controlled Trial. Diabetes Care 2014, 37: 317-324. PMID: 24062325, PMCID: PMC3898759, DOI: 10.2337/dc13-1571.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsStandard of careClinical careBlood glucoseObese adolescentsObese youthOral glucose tolerance test glucoseIntensive lifestyle modificationDiabetes Prevention ProgramStandard clinical careInsulin sensitivity indexHealthy lifestyle programType 2 diabetesRisk of T2DChildhood obesity epidemicΒ-cell dysfunctionLifestyle modificationControlled TrialsOGTT glucosePrimary outcomeGlucose toleranceInsulin resistanceLifestyle programAnthropometric assessmentEarly abnormalitiesGlucose levels
2012
Preventing Diabetes among Fair Haven Families: A Community-Based Approach to Quality Improvement
Chakkalakal RJ, Camp AW, Magenheimer E, Savoye M, Lubsen J, Lucas G, Rosenthal MS. Preventing Diabetes among Fair Haven Families: A Community-Based Approach to Quality Improvement. Journal Of Health Care For The Poor And Underserved 2012, 23: 247-254. PMID: 22864501, DOI: 10.1353/hpu.2012.0136.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultChildCommunity Health CentersCommunity-Based Participatory ResearchConnecticutDiabetes Mellitus, Type 2Evidence-Based PracticeFamilyFemaleHispanic or LatinoHumansLife StyleMedically Underserved AreaMiddle AgedObesityQuality Assurance, Health CareSocial SupportWeight Reduction ProgramsYoung Adult