Table 1 Eligibility and outline of methods for PODOSA
Eligibility | Exclusion criteria | Methods |
|---|---|---|
Pakistani/Indian origin | Current steroid medication | Participants are screened by an oral glucose tolerance test to identify those with impaired glucose tolerance (IGT) and/or impaired fasting glycaemia (IFG) |
Living in Edinburgh or Glasgow areas | Pregnancy | Recruits with IGT/IFG plus any family volunteers are randomised into two groups, one group having 15 dietitian contacts, the other 4 contacts, over 3 years |
Age ≥ 35 years | Expectation of emigration, or a medical condition indicating adherence to the study intervention would be unlikely | Dietitians visit the participating families in their homes, to provide advice and motivational support in relation to losing weight and increasing physical activity |
Waist ≥ 90 cm (35in) for men and ≥ 80 cm (31in) for women |  |  |