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Glycemic Excursion Minimization (GEM) to Outshine Health Disparities

Description

The purpose of this study is to see if the GEM intervention is acceptable and helpful to Black adults with type 2 diabetes. The GEM intervention (coaching to reduce carbohydrate intake and increase physical activity after meals, with feedback from a continuous glucose monitor, CGM) might improve blood glucose levels, reduce diabetes distress, and increase empowerment and confidence in managing diabetes.

Conditions

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

The purpose of this study is to see if the GEM intervention is acceptable and helpful to Black adults with type 2 diabetes. The GEM intervention (coaching to reduce carbohydrate intake and increase physical activity after meals, with feedback from a continuous glucose monitor, CGM) might improve blood glucose levels, reduce diabetes distress, and increase empowerment and confidence in managing diabetes.

Glycemic Excursion Minimization (GEM) to Outshine Health Disparities: RCT

Glycemic Excursion Minimization (GEM) to Outshine Health Disparities

Condition
Type 2 Diabetes
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Augusta

Georgia Prevention Institute, Augusta, Georgia, United States, 30912

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * type 2 diabetes
  • * capable of making dietary and physical activity changes
  • * on insulin or secretagogue
  • * on medications that impede weight loss (e.g., prednisone)
  • * pregnant or planning pregnancy in the next 2 months
  • * no history of moderate to severe hypoglycemia

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

Catherine Davis,

Catherine L Davis, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Augusta University

Study Record Dates

2024-12