The purpose of this study was to develop a nurse counseling intervention to increase physical activity behavior in people with type 2 diabetes and to improve their health

Diabetes affects 20.8 million Americans and is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States. Although physical activity is a cornerstone in the treatment of diabetes, it is difficult to change physical activity behaviors and up to 60% of individuals with diabetes do not participate in regular physical activity. The use of a nurse counseling intervention based on established behavior change theory with technology-derived graphical representations of glucose information created a unique opportunity to test the feasibility of motivating people with type 2 diabetes to change physical activity behaviors. The consent form described the study protocol, participant expectations, benefits, risks, and the process of maintaining participant confidentiality.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
• Three month blood sugar test (HbA1c) > 7.5%
• Not receiving insulin to manage diabetes
• Not engaged in a physical activity program more than 2 days per week
• Able to read and speak English

Exclusion Criteria:

• Not able to walk ¼ mile in 10 minutes
• Taking glucocoricoids
• Serious health problems, such as heart problems, found on examination.