A community based primary prevention programme in New Zealand for children & adolescents at risk of NIDDM by modifying some associated risk factors: a randomised controlled trial

This study looks at whether a community-based program can help prevent type 2 diabetes (also called NIDDM) in children and teenagers who are at risk. The program aims to modify risk factors such as physical activity levels and diet in young people attending school in Gore, New Zealand. You may be eligible if: - You are between 10 and 15 years old - You are in Year 7–10 at an Intermediate or High School in Gore, New Zealand You may NOT be eligible if: - You have a medical condition or physical injury that makes exercise risky - You take medications that affect your heart rate - You have a cognitive condition that prevents you from giving informed consent Talk to your doctor about whether this trial might be right for you.