Peer Support for Type 2 Diabetes in Rural Kentucky
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests whether having a trained peer coach (a person who also has diabetes) can help older adults in rural Kentucky better manage their Type 2 Diabetes. If you join, you'll get support from someone who understands your experience.
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Who can take part
- You are 55 years old or older
- You live in a rural area of Kentucky
- You have been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes
- If you want to be a peer coach, your blood sugar level (HbA1c) must be below 7.5
- You pass a quick memory and thinking test given by the study team
- You speak English
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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