Type 1 Diabetes Education and Support (T1DES) Study

The Type 1 Diabetes Education and Support (T1DES) study is a pilot randomized clinical trial among Black young adults 18 through 26 years old with Type 1 Diabetes. Participants from KPGA or GradyHealth are randomized to receive the T1DES intervention or diabetes management education. The study will assess the feasibility of the culturally tailored T1DES intervention and evaluate its effect on improving diabetes management and reducing diabetes distress. This study is funded by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases of the NIH and the Helmsley Charitable Trust and is led by Dr. Teaniese “Tina” Davis.