Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of this pilot study is to determine if training and support, combined with reminders to facilitate glucose data sharing with the diabetes care team in between clinic visits, can improve glycemic outcomes for patients ages 10-17 with type 1 diabetes who have HbA1c levels above target.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALGlooko MeterSync
The participant and caregiver will receive a reminder via text or email to upload glucose data via Glooko on a biweekly basis.
Sponsors
University of Florida
Study design
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
2 Years to 17 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Diagnosis with T1D at least 6 months before consent is obtained * Aged ≥ 2 years and ≤17 years at time of enrollment * Must have access to a smartphone, tablet or computer at home with wireless connectivity * Last HbA1c of ≥7.6% and ≤11% * Using fixed doses, multiple daily injections or an insulin pump as primary diabetes management regimen * Ability to read and speak English * Patient at UF Health Pediatric Diabetes Clinic
Exclusion criteria
* Significant medical comorbidity in the child or adolescent that could, in the opinion of the PI, affect participant's capacity to complete study follow up * Inability to read and speak English * Not using insulin therapy * Lack of access to mobile device or computer with wireless internet connectivity * Unwilling or unable to use clinic's software (Glooko) to facilitate glucose data upload
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Improved glycemic control | 16 weeks | HbA1c |
| Frequency of data upload | 16 weeks | The number of times glucose data is uploaded between clinic visits |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed