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BACKGROUND Metabolic Syndrome represents a collection of measurement that together increase cardiovascular risk and all-cause mortality and is is present with increasing frequency around the globe, including China. Digital health applications may provide a cost-effective and scalable way to promote weight loss and improve metabolic syndrome and its constituents. OBJECTIVE Evaluate a prospective weight loss program delivered via a digital health platform in China. METHODS Prospective study in China of changes in body weight and metabolic syndrome parameters at 6 weeks and 6 months after starting using a smartphone application combined with a wireless scale and meal replacement biscuits guided by e-coaching. All participants had or were at high risk for metabolic syndrome. The study was conducted completely online, without face-to-face contact RESULTS 218 individuals, 55% women, median age 47, participated in this prospective study with at least 6 months of follow-up. Median weight loss at 6 weeks and 6 months was 7.3kg (2.7 BMI units) and 8.4 kg (3.1 BMI units)(P CONCLUSIONS In this prospective observational study, a program using non face to face interaction through a mobile application and e-coaching to guide weightless with a wireless scale and meal replacement biscuits was associated with improvement in the majority components of metabolic syndrome as well as weight loss through six months. This represents a scalable weight loss program that may be helpful in combating metabolic syndrome at scale. |
