Dietary Insights and Nutritional Education in Adults on GLP-1 Therapy
University of South Carolina
Summary
This pilot study will evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, and perceived usefulness of the SWITCH mobile nutrition behavioral intervention among adults receiving GLP-1 receptor agonist therapy for obesity and/or type 2 diabetes. Participants will complete baseline assessments, receive a 6-week app-based nutrition intervention consisting of daily dietary self-monitoring and weekly learning modules, and complete follow-up assessments and a structured interview.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18–65 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * • Age between 18 and 65 years. * BMI between 30 - 49.9 kg/m2 and/or diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. * Currently prescribed and using GLP-1 receptor therapy for at least 4 weeks. * Own a smartphone (Android or iOS) with an active data plan to support app-based intervention delivery. * Residing anywhere in the United States. * Must be willing and able to reduce caloric intake. * Be free of major health or psychiatric diseases, drug, or alcohol dependency. * Willing to sign informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * • Presence of type 1 diabetes mellitus *…
Interventions
- BehavioralSWITCH Diets - Mobile Nutrition Behavioral Intervention
SWITCH Diets is a mobile health nutrition intervention adapted for adults receiving GLP-1 therapy. Participants track food intake daily in the app and receive tailored goals for fiber, potassium, magnesium, and protein, based on baseline characteristics. The app provides visual feedback on progress toward nutrient goals and weekly learning modules with diet-related education, audio/video content, recipes, and quizzes.
Location
- University South CarolinaColumbia, South Carolina