Grantee: Dr. Oluremi Adejumo, DNP, MS, RN, FIAAN, Assistant Professor at the UM School of Nursing

Project: Diabetes Prevention Translation: Integrated Nurse-Led Peer-Facilitated Healthy Lifestyle Controlled Study in a North Central Nigeria Tertiary Hospital

Co-Investigators

Elizabeth Ogunbiyi, MPH, DAC, RPN, RN, Deputy Director of Nursing at University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital

Lynn Chen, Ph.D., Assistant Professor & Director, Evaluation at UM School of Nursing

Oluwabunmi Buhari, MBBS, FWACP, Psychiatrist & Senior Lecturer at University of Ilorin

A complex relationship occurs between T2DM and Substance Use Disorders (SUD), as SUD can accelerate the development of risk factors for diabetes due to rapid cell damage and glucose dysregulation from addiction. Therefore, it is imperative to take precautionary measures to reduce T2DM-related complications and halt or delay this chronic disease's occurrence in at-risk populations to reduce morbidity and mortality and save the cost of treatment. Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) can slow the progression of prediabetes to T2DM. DPP also helps to promote healthy lifestyle changes, such as controlling caloric intake, participating in regular physical activity of 150 minutes or more per week, etc.

The overall aim of the study is to assess the relationship between substance abuse, diet, physical activity, and cardio-metabolic parameters in a cohort of patients (study and control groups) receiving healthcare services at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital in Nigeria.

Managed by the Center for Global Engagement, PGIF provides initial support for transformative initiatives that develop cross-campus and international collaborations and enhance UMB's global engagement and reach.

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