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

Type 2 Diabetes

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