Can treating the mind help control diabetes? new study tests integrated care
NCT ID NCT06448429
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether adding mental health care to standard diabetes treatment improves mood and blood sugar control in adults with type 1 diabetes. Eighty participants will be randomly assigned to usual care or a collaborative care model that includes a behavioral health consultant. Over 18 months, researchers will track depression, anxiety, and HbA1c levels to see if integrated care leads to better outcomes.
What this could mean
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Active substance
collaborative care model (integrated mental health and diabetes care)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that combining mental health care with diabetes management improves both emotional well-being and blood sugar control.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 80 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The intervention is behavioral, not a drug, so effects may be modest.
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Locations
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Grady Health System
Atlanta, Georgia, 30303, United States