Reducing low blood sugar emergencies in adults with Type 1 diabetes using mobile health technology.
Official title: Minimizing Hypoglycemia in Adults with Type 1 Diabetes through an Integrated Mobile Health and Continuous Glucose Monitoring System
Funded at University of Michigan at Ann Arbor · NIH-11103180 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking to help adults with Type 1 diabetes who use continuous glucose monitors by figuring out what beliefs might be getting in the way of treating low blood sugar, and then creating a helpful mobile app to give them real-time support and education.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2021 |
| Project end | May 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $196,560 |
| NIH project number | 5K23DK129724-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-11103180 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adults aged 21 and older who have Type 1 diabetes and use continuous glucose monitoring systems.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have Type 1 diabetes or those who do not use continuous glucose monitoring systems may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to understand and address the beliefs that prevent effective treatment of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) in adults with Type 1 diabetes who use continuous glucose monitoring systems. By employing mixed methods, the study will identify specific beliefs that interfere with treatment and develop a mobile health intervention to provide real-time support and education to patients. The goal is to create a patient-centered approach that leverages technology to minimize the occurrence of dangerous hypoglycemic events.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the frequency of hypoglycemic emergencies in adults with Type 1 diabetes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in using mobile health interventions to improve diabetes management, indicating that this approach may be effective.
Where this research is happening
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University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lin, Yu Kuei — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Lin, Yu Kuei
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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.