Award
NIH Reporter #5R01DK124719-05
Improving Self-Regulation and Social Support for Type 1 Diabetes During Emerging Adulthood
Recipient
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Award Amount
$502,202.00
Ceiling
$502,202.00
Awarded
May 14, 2026
Identifier
5R01DK124719-05
This NIH-funded project tests a behavioral intervention to improve self-regulation and social support for emerging adults with Type 1 Diabetes, aiming to enhance diabetes management and reduce distress through phone and text-based coaching.
Description
The project aims to test the efficacy of a newly developed intervention (FAMS-T1D) that modifies the FAMS program originally designed for type 2 diabetes, to improve self-regulation and social support, thereby enhancing T1D management during emerging adulthood (ages 18-24). The intervention includes phone-based coaching, text messaging to patients, and text messaging to support persons, aiming to improve blood glucose control, self-management, and reduce diabetes distress. The study involves 280 emerging adults and their support persons across two sites, with assessments at baseline, 6, 9, and 12 months.