Diabetes Prevention in Prediabetic Patients

Diabetes Prevention in Patients Aged 25-55 From Ethiopian Origin With Prediabetes: Evaluation of Feasibility and Efficacy of Intensive or Less Intensive Lifestyle Intervention

This study will evaluate the feasibility and efficacy of two interventions of lifestyle ( intensive and less intensive) to prevent diabetes in patients from Ethiopian origin, aged 25 to 55 years old with prediabetes living in Israel and insured by Clalit Health Services in the Central district, using resources existing in this Health Care system (HMO).

Inclusion Criteria:

• prediabetes
• age 25-55
• ethiopian origin

Exclusion Criteria:

• diabetes
• age under 25 or above 55
• non ethiopian origin