A program to help young adults with Type 1 diabetes transition to adult care
DiaBetter Together: A Strengths-Based Peer Mentor Program to Support Young Adults with Type 1 Diabetes During the Transition from Pediatrics to Adult Care
This study is helping young adults with Type 1 diabetes smoothly transition to adult healthcare by connecting them with older mentors who understand their journey and can offer support, advice, and skills to manage their condition better.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Baylor College of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Houston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10713359 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on supporting young adults with Type 1 diabetes (T1D) as they transition from pediatric to adult healthcare. It pairs these individuals with trained Peer Mentors who are slightly older and have experience managing T1D themselves. Over the course of a year, the Peer Mentors provide social support, share relevant information, and teach problem-solving and stress-management skills through regular in-person and virtual meetings. The goal is to reduce gaps in care and improve health outcomes during this critical transition period.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are young adults aged 12 to 20 who are transitioning from pediatric to adult diabetes care.
Not a fit: Patients who are not transitioning to adult care or those who do not have Type 1 diabetes may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and better management of Type 1 diabetes for young adults.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that peer support programs can be effective in improving health outcomes for young adults with chronic conditions, suggesting this approach may also be beneficial for Type 1 diabetes.
Where this research is happening
Houston, United States
- Baylor College of Medicine — Houston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hilliard, Marisa Ellen — Baylor College of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Hilliard, Marisa Ellen
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.