Integrative Group Program for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM)

Dando Pasos Juntos: An Integrative Group Program for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

This is an open, randomized, controlled trial to determine the impact of an integrative group program on metabolic control and wellbeing perception of patients with T2DM. The integrative group program consists of 6 in-person sessions directed by a health coach and occurring every other week, and 6 asynchronous educative sessions during a period of 12 weeks.

Inclusion Criteria:

• T2DM diagnosis of less than 5 years
• Age 18 to 80 years
• Current residence in Nuevo León, México
• Availability to attend in-person sessions
• Provides written informed consent
• Able to read and write

Exclusion Criteria:

• Currently under insulin treatment
• T2DM diagnosis more than 5 years ago
• Comorbidities such as active cancer, acquired immunodeficiency (HIV+, AIDS), liver, cardiovascular, renal, pulmonary or thyroid disease.
• History of severe neurologic or psychiatric disease (current or past diagnosis)
• Currently pregnant or intention of pregnancy in the following 3 months
• Males that consume more than 4 alcoholic beverages daily or 14 weekly
• Females that consume more than 3 alcoholic beverages daily or 7 weekly
• Consumption of any illicit drug