Peer support for type 2 diabetes in rural Kentucky
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests whether talking with a trained peer (someone like you who also has diabetes) can help you manage your blood sugar better. It is for adults 55 and older living in rural Kentucky who have type 2 diabetes with an A1c of 7.5% or higher.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
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.
- Your A1c (average blood sugar over 3 months) is 7.5% or higher.
- You are able to speak English and understand simple instructions.
- You score well on a short thinking-and-memory test given by the study team.
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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