Fiber mHealth Intervention for Prediabetes

(GO-FAR Trial)

This trial explores a new approach to assist individuals with prediabetes by combining three elements: education about high-fiber foods, home delivery of these foods, and continuous blood sugar monitoring devices. A mobile phone app called GO-FAR manages these components, simplifying healthier eating. Young adults with prediabetes living near Tulsa who own a smartphone may find this trial suitable. As an unphased trial, it provides a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative research that could enhance prediabetes management.

The trial does not specify if you need to stop taking your current medications, but you cannot participate if you are using glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists.

Research has shown that consuming a lot of fiber can help control blood sugar and lower high insulin levels in people with type 2 diabetes. Fiber is generally safe and typically does not cause serious side effects. The GO-FAR trial includes education about fiber, provision of high-fiber foods, and the use of devices to monitor blood sugar, emphasizing a safe and natural dietary approach.

Although mobile health (mHealth) tools for prediabetes have not proven effective for everyone, studies indicate these methods can aid in weight loss. They are generally safe, with no major safety issues reported.

Unlike traditional prediabetes treatments that often rely on medication or standard dietary advice, the GO-FAR intervention stands out with its unique approach. It delivers personalized content about fiber directly to your mobile phone daily, encouraging better dietary habits. Additionally, it includes the use of continuous glucose monitors, allowing for real-time feedback on blood sugar levels, and provides home-delivered high-fiber foods, making it easier to maintain a healthy diet. Researchers are excited because this innovative combination of technology and nutrition could offer a more accessible and engaging way to manage prediabetes.

Studies have shown that a high-fiber diet can help control blood sugar levels, which is crucial for individuals with prediabetes. Research indicates that lifestyle changes, such as dietary improvements, can prevent prediabetes from progressing to type 2 diabetes. This trial will test a fiber-focused intervention using mobile health apps to guide diet. While this approach looks promising, more research is needed to determine its effectiveness specifically for prediabetes. Participants in this trial will receive mobile phone-delivered content about fiber, use continuous glucose monitors, and have high-fiber foods delivered to their homes. Early findings suggest that using devices to monitor blood sugar and receiving dietary advice can help manage blood sugar levels. Combining these methods with home-delivered high-fiber foods might enhance success in managing prediabetes.¹⁵⁶⁷⁸