• Mark G Wilson, Cynthia M Castro Sweet, Michael D Edge, Erica N Madero, Megan McGuire, Megan Pilsmaker, Dan Carpenter, and Scott Kirschner.
• College of Public Health, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia (Mr Wilson); Medical Affairs, Omada Health Inc. (Dr Castro Sweet); University of California Davis, Davis (Dr Edge); University of California Berkeley School of Public Health, Berkeley(Ms Madero); Mercer Health and Benefits, LLC (Ms McGuire); Iron Mountain, Inc. (Ms Pilsmaker, Mr Kirschner), Boston, Massachusetts; Omada Health, Inc. (Mr Carpenter), San Francisco, California.
• J. Occup. Environ. Med. 2017 Aug 1; 59 (8): e150-e155.

ObjectiveTo evaluate a digitally delivered, intensive behavioral counseling program for a workforce at risk for obesity-related chronic disease.MethodsEmployees were offered a digital health program modeled after the diabetes prevention program (DPP). Annual workforce health assessments were used to examine changes in chronic disease risk factors between participants (n = 634) relative to a matched comparison group (n = 1268).ResultsOverall, employees were gaining an average of 3.5 pounds annually before program inception. Program engagement was positive; 83% completed the majority of the curriculum and 31% lost at least 5% of their starting weight. Compared with non-participating peers, participants demonstrated reduced weight, improved fasting blood glucose, and improved nutritional intake after a year.ConclusionsThe digital health program was effective for engaging employees in health behavior change. Digital options facilitate widespread implementation.

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