Complete Health Improvement Program for Geisinger Health Plan Members With Type 2 Diabetes

"GHP members randomized to the intervention arm will participate in the following activities:~* Attend 2 group meetings per week over 6 weeks, followed by one group meeting per week for 6 weeks (12 weeks total); each meeting will last about one hour. CHIP classes for weeks 1-4 and week 12 require in-person attendance, while week 5-11 classes can be attended either virtually or in-person.~* Receive a copy of The Optimal Diet, The Official CHIP Cookbook.~The following data will be collected at weeks 1,12 and 26:~* Biometrics: weight, BMI, waist circumference, systolic and diastolic blood pressure~* Biomarkers (blood tests): HbA1c, LDL-C~* Psychometrics: Wellbeing360 survey"

"GHP members assigned to the control arm will receive the routine standard of care for GHP members. Members will receive a summary of diabetes-related benefits available to members with type 2 diabetes.~The following data will be collected at weeks 1,12 and 26:~* Biometrics: Weight, BMI, waist circumference, systolic and diastolic blood pressure~* Biomarkers (blood tests): HbA1c, LDL-C~* Psychometrics: Wellbeing360 survey"