EuroDHYAN

South Asians populations living in Europe have an extremely high risk of type 2 diabetes (T2D). Consequently, the need to halt the T2D epidemic among these populations is a priority in many Member States. The evidence base for effective prevention in these groups is limited, but growing. A small number of recently conducted trials have given important insights into how to reduce the T2D risk of these groups, starting with people with pre-diabetes. Overall, the effectiveness of these behavioural interventions has been modest, and seems to be lower than observed in European origin populations. The aim of the proposed project, InPreSD-SA, is to build on the findings of these recent trials in order to accelerate knowledge production and the process of implementation of research findings by bringing together European experts in this field. Furthermore The findings from these analyses will specify HOW to support South Asian people in the uptake and maintenance of a healthy diet and WHAT to focus on. InPreSD-SA will be a coordinated effort to target the excessive risk for T2D in South Asian populations in Europe. The results will considerably advance our ability to address this major health challenge. The project was funded and started in Sept 2015. UiO was involved mostly in WP 4, in particular WP 4.2 - which is performing an individual participant data metaanalyses of relevant trials using anonymous data