Improving diabetes management for teenagers using advanced technology.
Optimizing Use of Advanced Diabetes Technology for Self-Management in Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes: Integration of Real-Time Glucose and Narrative Data
This study is all about helping teenagers with Type 1 diabetes use new technology to manage their blood sugar better, by giving them real-time data and personal tips, while also testing a new program to encourage healthier habits.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11031326 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing how adolescents with Type 1 diabetes manage their condition using advanced diabetes technology. By integrating real-time glucose data with personal feedback, the study aims to understand how these young patients utilize their devices for better self-management. The research will also develop and test a new intervention designed to encourage healthier behaviors and improve blood sugar control. Ultimately, the goal is to create effective strategies that can lead to better health outcomes for adolescents living with diabetes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents aged 12 to 20 who are living with Type 1 diabetes.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have Type 1 diabetes or are outside the age range of 12 to 20 may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved blood sugar control and overall health for adolescents with Type 1 diabetes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using technology to improve diabetes management, indicating that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
Ann Arbor, United States
- University of Michigan at Ann Arbor — Ann Arbor, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Dejonckheere, Melissa — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Dejonckheere, Melissa
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.