<i>Your Lifestyle As Medicine</i> : the impact of a citizen initiative for people with type 2 diabetes using peer coaching and self-management
This study provides evidence for substantial and sustained improvements in self-reported metabolic parameters in people with T2D engaged in a citizen initiative without medical supervision. Initiatives like YLAM offer a promising, accessible and scalable strategy to address the growing burden of lifestyle-related diseases.
Authors
- David van Bodegom (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5691-8342)
- Raymond Noordam (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7801-809X)
- D. Ra'ad (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-2268-3934)
- Hanno Pijl (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3076-1551)
- Anne Marit Koome
Institutions
- Leiden University (NL)
- Leiden University Medical Center (NL)
- Leyden Academy on Vitality and Ageing (NL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health
- Published
- 2025-11-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjnph-2025-001362
- Primary Topic
- Diabetes Management and Education
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Health~Holland
- ZonMw