Pike, Julie M.Moore, Courtney M.Yazel, Lisa G.O'Lynch, DustinHaberlin-Pittz, Kathryn M.Wiehe, Sarah E.Hannon, Tamara S.2022-07-132022-07-132021-02-24Pike JM, Moore CM, Yazel LG, et al. Diabetes Prevention in Adolescents: Co-design Study Using Human-Centered Design Methodologies. J Particip Med. 2021;13(1):e18245. Published 2021 Feb 24. doi:10.2196/18245https://hdl.handle.net/1805/29553Background: The rise in pediatric obesity and its accompanying condition, type 2 diabetes (T2D), is a serious public health concern. T2D in adolescents is associated with poor health outcomes and decreased life expectancy. Effective diabetes prevention strategies for high-risk adolescents and their families are urgently needed. Objective: The aim of this study was to co-design a diabetes prevention program for adolescents by using human-centered design methodologies. Methods: We partnered with at-risk adolescents, parents, and professionals with expertise in diabetes prevention or those working with adolescents to conduct a series of human-centered design research sessions to co-design a diabetes prevention intervention for youth and their families. In order to do so, we needed to (1) better understand environmental factors that inhibit/promote recommended lifestyle changes to decrease T2D risk, (2) elucidate desired program characteristics, and (3) explore improved activation in diabetes prevention programs. Results: Financial resources, limited access to healthy foods, safe places for physical activity, and competing priorities pose barriers to adopting lifestyle changes. Adolescents and their parents desire interactive, hands-on learning experiences that incorporate a sense of fun, play, and community in diabetes prevention programs. Conclusions: The findings of this study highlight important insights of 3 specific stakeholder groups regarding diabetes prevention and lifestyle changes. The findings of this study demonstrate that, with appropriate methods and facilitation, adolescents, parents, and professionals can be empowered to co-design diabetes prevention programs.en-USAttribution 4.0 InternationalAdolescentsDiabetes preventionHuman-centered designArticle