Trial Parameters
Brief Summary
Diabetes distress has been identified as one of the largest contributors to the racial disparity in glycemic control that disproportionately burdens Black patients ages 18-30 years with type 1 diabetes (T1D). In order to combat this issue, this study assesses the feasibility of the culturally tailored intervention T1DES and evaluates the effect of the T1DES intervention on diabetes outcomes in a pilot randomized clinical trial among Black young adults with T1D.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Grady Health System Patient * Aged 18 - 30 years * Confirmed diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes * Hemoglobin A1c \> 7.5 at time of enrollment * a cell phone able to send/receive text messages * Self-reported race of Black or African American * Ability to read in English and provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Developmental delay or other cognitive impairment that would render the participant unable to provide informed consent * Subjects with visual impairment or have severe hearing or other physical disabilities that would be a barrier for participating in-group or web sessions * Diabetes complications that would preclude participation in the study