Research Details

Effectiveness of Lifestyle Medicine Counseling applying Shared Medical Appointments among Employees with Diabetes Mellitus in a State University in City of Batac, Ilocos Norte

Policarpio B. Joves Jr., Ina Krista Irapta, Henry Bolompo Neil Deo T. Serafica, Edlin Joyce C. Soriano, Jann Mesia M. Tabuyo, Rona Alyzza R. Togupen, Jake F. Ton-ogan

Category

Program

Status

Completed

Duration

Jan 7, 2025 -
May 7, 2026

Brief Description


 The study is expected to determine whether Lifestyle Medicine Counseling through Shared Medical Appointments can improve glycemic control, dietary intake, and physical activity among employees with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. It is also expected to provide important baseline data on the clinical and lifestyle profile of participants and generate recommendations for strengthening workplace-based diabetes management programs and future lifestyle medicine interventions. 

Expected Output

The study is expected to generate evidence on the effectiveness of Lifestyle Medicine Counseling (LMC) utilizing Shared Medical Appointments (SMAs) among employees with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) in a university setting. Specifically, the study is expected to:

  1.  Determine changes in glycemic control of participants as measured through HbA1c levels before and after the intervention. 
  2.  Assess changes in dietary intake and nutritional practices following lifestyle medicine counseling. 
  3.  Evaluate changes in physical activity levels among participants after participation in SMAs. 
  4.  Identify common demographic and clinical characteristics of employees with T2DM, including comorbidities, medication use, family history, and lifestyle practices. 
  5.  Provide baseline data that may guide the development of workplace-based diabetes management and wellness programs in the university. 
  6.  Contribute to the growing body of knowledge on lifestyle medicine and shared medical appointments as potential strategies for chronic disease management in the Philippine setting. 
  7.  Generate recommendations for improving future diabetes interventions through longer-term counseling, individualized follow-up, and strengthened behavioral support programs.