Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D) represents a serious and growing public health challenge worldwide, with a particular burden in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Although lifestyle interventions focusing on nutrition and physical activity have been demonstrated to be effective in preventing T2D, there remains a significant gap between the results of controlled trials and real-world implementation. This Research Topic aims to explore the barriers and facilitators to implementing effective T2D prevention strategies in LMICs. Study populations may be culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) populations from developed countries.
This Research Topic aims to generate actionable knowledge that can inform policy, practice and future research and ultimately contribute to reducing the incidence of type 2 diabetes in low- and middle-income countries. By focusing on implementation outcomes and the unique needs of CALD populations, we hope to promote more comprehensive and effective public health interventions.
This Research Topic invites original research, reviews, case studies and perspective articles addressing the following themes:
• Effectiveness of nutrition and physical activity interventions:
Examination of nutrition/diet and physical activity interventions aimed at preventing type 2 diabetes in low- and middle-income countries. Comparative study of the effectiveness of different lifestyle interventions in real-world settings.
• Implementation Science and Outcomes:
Research is recommended to focus on implementation strategies and outcomes of type 2 diabetes prevention programs, analysis of barriers and facilitators to effective implementation of these interventions in LMICs, and adaptation of intervention strategies to local contexts and evaluation of their impact.
•Cultural and linguistic adaptation:
Research into adapting type 2 diabetes prevention programs for CALD populations in low- and middle-income countries, evaluating the cultural and linguistic appropriateness of diet and physical activity interventions, or community engagement and co-design approaches to ensure interventions meet the needs of diverse populations is encouraged.
•Policy and health system integration:
From a policy and systems integration perspective, we would welcome evaluations of policies that support or hinder the implementation of type 2 diabetes prevention programs in low- and middle-income countries, as well as strategies for integrating effective lifestyle interventions into existing health systems and community structures.
Technology and Innovation
Research may also focus on the role of digital health technologies in supporting the implementation and scalability of type 2 diabetes prevention interventions in low- and middle-income and less developed countries. Innovative approaches to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness and implementation of lifestyle interventions are also encouraged.
We welcome submissions from multidisciplinary perspectives, including public health, nutrition, exercise science, health policy, and implementation science. Authors are encouraged to provide practical insights and recommendations to bridge the research-practice gap and ensure that effective type 2 diabetes prevention strategies reach those who need them most.
Keywords: Type 2 diabetes, nutrition, physical activity, health policy, implementation
Important note: All submissions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in our Mission Statement. Frontiers reserves the right to direct out-of-scope manuscripts to a more appropriate section or journal at any stage of peer review.
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D) represents a serious and growing public health challenge worldwide, with a particular burden in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Although lifestyle interventions focusing on nutrition and physical activity have been demonstrated to be effective in preventing T2D, there remains a significant gap between the results of controlled trials and real-world implementation. This Research Topic aims to explore the barriers and facilitators to implementing effective T2D prevention strategies in LMICs. Study populations may be culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) populations from developed countries.
This Research Topic aims to generate actionable knowledge that can inform policy, practice and future research and ultimately contribute to reducing the incidence of type 2 diabetes in low- and middle-income countries. By focusing on implementation outcomes and the unique needs of CALD populations, we hope to promote more comprehensive and effective public health interventions.
This Research Topic invites original research, reviews, case studies and perspective articles addressing the following themes:
• Effectiveness of nutrition and physical activity interventions:
Examination of nutrition/diet and physical activity interventions aimed at preventing type 2 diabetes in low- and middle-income countries. Comparative study of the effectiveness of different lifestyle interventions in real-world settings.
• Implementation Science and Outcomes:
Research is recommended to focus on implementation strategies and outcomes of type 2 diabetes prevention programs, analysis of barriers and facilitators to effective implementation of these interventions in LMICs, and adaptation of intervention strategies to local contexts and evaluation of their impact.
•Cultural and linguistic adaptation:
Research into adapting type 2 diabetes prevention programs for CALD populations in low- and middle-income countries, evaluating the cultural and linguistic appropriateness of diet and physical activity interventions, or community engagement and co-design approaches to ensure interventions meet the needs of diverse populations is encouraged.
•Policy and health system integration:
From a policy and systems integration perspective, we would welcome evaluations of policies that support or hinder the implementation of type 2 diabetes prevention programs in low- and middle-income countries, as well as strategies for integrating effective lifestyle interventions into existing health systems and community structures.
Technology and Innovation
Research may also focus on the role of digital health technologies in supporting the implementation and scalability of type 2 diabetes prevention interventions in low- and middle-income and less developed countries. Innovative approaches to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness and implementation of lifestyle interventions are also encouraged.
We welcome submissions from multidisciplinary perspectives, including public health, nutrition, exercise science, health policy, and implementation science. Authors are encouraged to provide practical insights and recommendations to bridge the research-practice gap and ensure that effective type 2 diabetes prevention strategies reach those who need them most.
Keywords: Type 2 diabetes, nutrition, physical activity, health policy, implementation
Important note: All submissions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in our Mission Statement. Frontiers reserves the right to direct out-of-scope manuscripts to a more appropriate section or journal at any stage of peer review.
