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Project Proposal

Project Proposal: Reducing Energy Drink Consumption for Diabetes Prevention and Management Across Age Groups in Liberia

 

By Dr. Monee Sherman

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Description

Title

The Effect of Targeted Interventions on Energy Drink Consumption for Prediabetes/Diabetes Patients

Abstract

This project seeks to study the use and impact of energy drinks (ED) on those with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes and create, perform, and assess a special program to lower this usage. The aim is to enhance blood sugar and decrease diabetes problems using lifestyle changes.

Problem Statement

Excessive ED consumption (sugar/caffeine-rich) can lead to obesity, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, and poorer blood sugar control. These at-risk groups lack interventions targeting ED consumption.

Goals & Objectives

Goal: To lower the health risks of ED consumption for people with prediabetes or diabetes.
Objectives: 

  1. To evaluate initial ED use and related health awareness.

  2. To establish a program of intervention for education and behavior that is based on evidence.

  3. To assess whether the intervention lowers ED intake and improves health markers (e.g., HbA1c, fasting glucose).

Target Population

Adults (18+) with diagnosed prediabetes or type 2 diabetes and who report regular ED use. The research might occur in a primary care or community clinic.

Methodology

Either a quasi-experiment or a randomized controlled trial could be used in this design. 

1.  Recruitment & Screening: The study will recruit participants from community clinics and/or hospitals.

  1. Baseline Assessment: Data collection will include ED consumption, diabetes management, and health metrics (HbA1c, blood pressure, BMI).

  2. Intervention (Intervention Group): Includes a multipart program that provides:

    • Educational sessions: The study will focus on the negative health impacts and glycemic control risks associated with ED ingredients like sugar and caffeine.

    • Behavioral counseling: Offers personalized support, helps set goals, and teaches methods for lowering intake (such as choosing water or decaf drinks).

    • Materials: The study will provide educational brochures, recipes, and tools to monitor progress.

  3. Control Group (Comparison Group): Could receive routine diabetes education materials without specific ED intervention.

  4. Follow-up & Evaluation: To measure changes, we will examine consumption and health data for three and six months after the intervention.

  5.  Evaluation Plan: The success of the project will be determined by:

  1. To see if the intervention group's weekly ED consumption decreased statistically significantly compared to the control group.

 

  1. To assess the degree to which the intervention group shows improvement in HbA1c and fasting blood glucose levels.

 

  1. Participants gained a greater understanding of ED-related health dangers.

 
| Timeline | (Task: A project that will take a year).

  • Months 1-2: Development of plans, materials, and ethical permissions.

  • Months 3-4: Recruiting participants and gathering initial data.

  • Months 5-7: Implementing the intervention.

  • Months 8-12: Assessments, data analysis, and then reporting.  

Budget: Funds for staff, resources, space, and testing will come from the organization   

               and donors. This project uses current research showing that lifestyle changes

              work to prevent and manage diabetes, and that health education changes what

              people eat. 

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