Diabetes help with finances and social needs (LINKD)
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests whether connecting people with diabetes to a peer supporter and social services can improve blood sugar control. It is for adults who have type 1 or type 2 diabetes, struggle with costs or basic needs, and want help.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older.
- You have type 1 or type 2 diabetes and take medication for it.
- Your recent A1c is at least 7.5% if you are 70 or younger, or at least 8.0% if you are 71 to 75.
- You have trouble with money for diabetes care or basic needs (for example, on Medicaid, low income, or struggling to afford things).
- You make your own health care payment decisions.
- You get care or can get care at Michigan Medicine (University of Michigan health system).
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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