Daily life and self-care for Veterans with Type 2 diabetes
Real-World Assessment of Daily Functioning in Veterans with Type 2 Diabetes
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · VA SAN DIEGO HEALTHCARE SYSTEM · NIH-11317185
This project uses wearable activity trackers and short daily surveys to learn how mood, pain, stress, and social situations affect how Veterans with Type 2 diabetes manage exercise, medications, and blood sugar.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | VA SAN DIEGO HEALTHCARE SYSTEM (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (SAN DIEGO, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11317185 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
You would wear a small activity tracker and complete brief daily check-ins about your mood, pain, stress, and social context. The team will combine the wearable data with survey answers and clinical information to map day-to-day patterns in physical activity, medication use, and glucose monitoring. This approach captures changes that clinic visits often miss and links momentary barriers to self-care. The focus is on Veterans living with Type 2 diabetes to guide more timely, real-world supports.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are Veterans with Type 2 diabetes who can wear an activity tracker and complete short daily surveys.
Not a fit: People without Type 2 diabetes, non-Veterans, or those unable or unwilling to use wearable devices or complete daily check-ins are unlikely to benefit directly from participation.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the work could help tailor supports that improve daily activity, medication adherence, and blood sugar control for Veterans with Type 2 diabetes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies using wearables and daily surveys have shown promise for linking activity and mood to self-management, but applying this approach specifically to Veterans with Type 2 diabetes is relatively new.
Where this research is happening
SAN DIEGO, UNITED STATES
- VA SAN DIEGO HEALTHCARE SYSTEM — SAN DIEGO, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: WOOLDRIDGE, JENNALEE S — VA SAN DIEGO HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
- Study coordinator: WOOLDRIDGE, JENNALEE S
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.
Conditions: Adult-Onset Diabetes Mellitus