Annotated Bibliography: Research on Type 2 Diabetes in South Asians

This annotated bibliography compiles research articles focusing on Type 2 diabetes management and interventions within South Asian populations. The included studies explore various aspects such as the effectiveness of structured exercise, challenges in primary prevention, tailored lifestyle interventions in high-income countries, and improving diabetes management through intervention studies. Furthermore, the bibliography covers the integration of the chronic care model, experiences with physical activity, educational interventions for migrant South Asians, development of diabetes prevention programs, and the effectiveness of culturally tailored lifestyle intervention programs. Finally, the resource explores rethinking peer support and the feasibility of targeted diabetes prevention programs for South Asian migrants. This collection provides a comprehensive overview of strategies and research aimed at addressing Type 2 diabetes within the South Asian community.

1. Albalawi, H., Coulter, E., Ghouri, N. and Paul, L., 2017. The effectiveness of
structured exercise in the south Asian population with type 2 diabetes: a systematic
review. The Physician and sportsmedicine, 45(4), pp.408-417.
2. Ambady, R., Snehalatha, C., Samith Shetty, A. and Nanditha, A., 2013. Primary
prevention of Type 2 diabetes in South Asians—challenges and the way
forward. Diabetic Medicine, 30(1), pp.26-34.
3. Ballotari, P., Ferrari, F., Ballini, L., Chiarenza, A., Manicardi, V. and Rossi, P.G.,
2017. Lifestyle-tailored interventions for South Asians with type 2 diabetes living in
high-income countries: a systematic review. Acta diabetologica, 54(8), pp.785-794.
4. Bhurji, N., Javer, J., Gasevic, D. and Khan, N.A., 2016. Improving management of
type 2 diabetes in South Asian patients: a systematic review of intervention
studies. BMJ open, 6(4), p.e008986.
5. Dauvrin, M., Lorant, V. and d’Hoore, W., 2015. Is the chronic care model integrated
into research examining culturally competent interventions for ethnically diverse
adults with Type 2 diabetes mellitus? A review. Evaluation & the health
professions, 38(4), pp.435-463.
6. Gupta, S.S., Aroni, R. and Teede, H., 2017. Experiences and perceptions of physical
activity among South Asian and Anglo-Australians with type 2 diabetes or
cardiovascular disease: Implications for clinical practice. Qualitative health
research, 27(3), pp.391-405.
7. Khunti, K., Camosso‐Stefinovic, J., Carey, M., Davies, M.J. and Stone, M.A., 2008.
Educational interventions for migrant South Asians with Type 2 diabetes: a
systematic review. Diabetic Medicine, 25(8), pp.985-992.

8. Nicolaou, M., Vlaar, E., Van Valkengoed, I., Middelkoop, B., Stronks, K. and
Nierkens, V., 2013. Development of a diabetes prevention program for Surinamese
South Asians in the Netherlands. Health promotion international, 29(4), pp.680-691.
9. Patel, R.M., Misra, R., Raj, S. and Balasubramanyam, A., 2017. Effectiveness of a
Group-Based Culturally Tailored Lifestyle Intervention Program on changes in risk
factors for type 2 diabetes among Asian Indians in the United States. Journal of
diabetes research, 2017.
10. Tang, T.S., Sohal, P.S. and Garg, A.K., 2015. Rethinking peer support for diabetes in
Vancouver's South‐Asian community: a feasibility study. Diabetic Medicine, 32(8),
pp.1077-1084.
11. Vlaar, E.M., van Valkengoed, I.G., Nierkens, V., Nicolaou, M., Middelkoop, B.J. and
Stronks, K., 2012. Feasibility and effectiveness of a targeted diabetes prevention
program for 18 to 60-year-old South Asian migrants: design and methods of the DH!
AAN study. BMC public health, 12(1), p.371.