Adopting a Physically Active Lifestyle Through Organized Walk Events Among Joslin Clinic Patients
Adopting a Physically Active Lifestyle Through Organized Walk Events Among Joslin Clinic Patients
Can participation in group physical activity, such as a community-based organized group walk,
 help adult diabetes patients develop a physically active lifestyle? Can such engagement
 ultimately lead to an improvement in hemoglobin A1c? To address this question, the
 investigators have designed this pilot study with the aim to investigate the effect of
 community-based group walks among Joslin adults with diabetes on the development of a
 physically active lifestyle and glycemic level. The investigators hypothesize that
 participation in group walking events helps Joslin adults with diabetes engage in physical
 activity and improves glycemic control.
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  Joslin Clinic patients

 -  18 years or older

 -  A1C between 7.5% - 12.0%

 -  Received physician clearance indicating safe to participate in the walk club events

 -  Reside within Boston and Greater Boston Area

 -  Ability to communicate in English and/or Chinese

 -  Agree to participate in the intervention walk club for 6 consecutive weeks

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  Pregnant or breast feeding

 -  Unstable angina or myocardial infarction within 1 month prior to screening

 -  Unstable gait, severe neuropathy, or deformed foot.

 -  Enrolled in another investigational study within 1 month prior to screening for this
 study

 -  On medications such as prednisone that will affect blood glucose