Empowering older adults with type 2 diabetes using CGM and health coaching for personalized care
Official title: Empowering Older Adults with Type 2 Diabetes Using Continuous Glucose Monitoring and Health Coaching for Individualized, Values-Concordant Care
Funded at State University of New York at Buffalo · NIH-11428248 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A 300-person study will test whether real-time glucose monitoring plus weekly remote coaching helps seniors with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes make choices that fit their health and values.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | State University of New York at Buffalo NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Amherst, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2026 |
| Project end | June 30, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $798,814 |
| NIH project number | 1R01DK149584-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11428248 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Older adults (65+) with type 2 diabetes and HbA1c ≥9% who are willing to use CGM and engage in coaching sessions.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are unable to use CGM or participate in remote coaching, or whose diabetes is already well controlled, may see limited or no benefit.
What this research studies
This project works with adults aged 65 and older who have poorly controlled type 2 diabetes. Participants will use continuous glucose monitoring and receive structured health coaching to clarify personal goals and improve communication with their clinicians. The study compares this patient-centered approach to standard care in a randomized design over the treatment period. Outcomes focus on diabetes management, safety, and quality of life from the patient’s perspective.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could help older adults achieve better glucose control while aligning treatment with what matters most to them.
How similar studies have gone: Prior studies with CGM and coaching show promise, but this exact combination in a geriatric, values-aligned framework is being tested.
Where this research is happening
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State University of New York at Buffalo
Amherst, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Fraser, Raphael a — State University of New York at Buffalo
- Study coordinator: Fraser, Raphael a
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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.