Understanding how emotions and glucose levels affect self-care in young people with type 1 diabetes
Official title: Precision Monitoring: Understanding Momentary Affect, Glucose, and Self-care Behaviors in Adolescents and Young Adults with type 1 diabetes
Funded at Joslin Diabetes Center · NIH-10909372 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how feelings and social experiences affect blood sugar levels and self-care in teens and young adults with type 1 diabetes, using special tools to track their glucose and emotions in real-time, so they can better manage their diabetes and feel healthier.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Joslin Diabetes Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $190,263 |
| NIH project number | 5K23DK134877-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10909372 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents and young adults aged 12-25 who have been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have type 1 diabetes or are outside the age range of 12-25 may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how emotional and social experiences influence glucose levels and self-care behaviors in adolescents and young adults with type 1 diabetes. By using Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) alongside ecological momentary assessment (EMA), the study aims to capture real-time data on glucose levels and emotional states. Participants will receive a dashboard that displays their glucose data in relation to their emotional and social contexts, helping them to better understand and manage their diabetes. The goal is to improve diabetes self-care and overall health outcomes for this population.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved self-management and better health outcomes for young people with type 1 diabetes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in using similar approaches to integrate emotional and behavioral data with diabetes management, indicating potential for success in this novel application.
Where this research is happening
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Joslin Diabetes Center
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Shapira, Amit — Joslin Diabetes Center
- Study coordinator: Shapira, Amit
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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.