Wearable Technology and a Virtual Lifestyle Program for Type 2 Diabetics

"The intervention is merging wearable activity trackers and tailored aerobic exercise prescriptions into the PCDSP's virtual STAND (a biweekly, evidence based, lifestyle medicine) program.~Participants will wear activity trackers for a week to collect baseline step data (used to create tailored step prescriptions). Biweekly, new step prescriptions will be tailored to each participant based on the previous two week's step count data. The intervention will add onto STAND classes by using activity tracker data into the class discussion for learning opportunities, as well as goal setting and action planning. The day of class, participants will receive a summary email new prescription and encouragement to continue to work hard, using the previous weeks' data to reinforce motivation. The activity tracker will provide instant feedback about step goals, sedentary behaviour and exercise minutes. Individual calls every other week will ensure adherence to exercise regime."