Development of a couples-based health behaviour change intervention for older adults living with diabetes: the DDD study

You and your partner will be asked to complete: 

• Two online assessments

• Two finger pricks: one prick before and one after the intervention program​

• 6-weeks intervention program​

• Participation in an individual discussion

You are: 

• At least one of the partners in the couple is being currently treated for type 2 diabetes.   

  

AND you both are:   

• Aged 50 years or older. 

• Have been living together for at least two years. 

• Must speak English or French.  

• Must have access to an electronic device.

• Must be ready for physical activity and have medical clearance if needed.

• Both partners have to participate

Individuals who meet any of the following criteria cannot participate in the study: ​

• If you have a neurocognitive disorder

• Severe medical or psychiatric disorder

• Enrollment in a weight loss program or regular consultations with a dietitian, personal trainer, or exercise physiologist.