Type 1 Together: A teen-focused program to improve CGM use and diabetes health
Official title: Type 1 Together: A Multisite RCT of a Peer Mentor Program for Teens with Type 1 Diabetes
Funded at Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware · NIH-11431032 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A teen-centered, peer-supported program tests whether mentor teens and a community health worker can help adolescents with type 1 diabetes wear continuous glucose monitors more consistently and improve health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Wilmington, United States) |
| Project start | September 3, 2026 |
| Project end | May 31, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $763,505 |
| NIH project number | 1R01DK149331-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11431032 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adolescents with type 1 diabetes who have difficulty wearing CGMs consistently.
✕Less likely to help
Teens who already wear CGMs consistently and do not face barriers that this program targets may see limited added benefit.
What this research studies
This project targets teens with type 1 diabetes who struggle to wear CGMs consistently. It uses a multisite randomized design to test a peer mentoring program plus community health worker support. The goal is to boost CGM wear time (aiming for at least 80%) and improve glycemic control and mental well-being. The approach was co-developed with youth and families to address personal, behavioral, and environmental barriers. If successful, it could provide a scalable model for supporting teens in managing diabetes effectively.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, teens could maintain better blood sugar levels and experience fewer health risks, with improved quality of life.
How similar studies have gone: Preliminary pilot data suggested the approach is acceptable, feasible, and may improve CGM use and glycemic outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware
Wilmington, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Enlow, Paul — Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware
- Study coordinator: Enlow, Paul
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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.