Can talking about diabetes feelings improve blood sugar?

NCT ID NCT04016558

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested three different programs to help adults with type 1 diabetes manage the stress and worry that often comes with the condition. 296 participants were split into groups, each trying a different approach: one focused on emotional awareness, another on problem-solving, and a third on education and blood sugar management. The goal was to see if these programs could reduce diabetes distress and improve blood sugar control over 12 months.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: behavioral programs (TunedIn, FixIt, StreamLine)
What this could lead to: If successful, these programs could offer practical ways to reduce the emotional burden of managing type 1 diabetes and improve blood sugar levels.
What could go wrong: This is a completed behavioral study, so results are available but may not apply to everyone. The programs require time and effort, and benefits may vary.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

type 1 diabetes mellitus

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

DIABETES DISTRESS TYPE 1 DIABETES

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of California, San Francisco

San Francisco, California, 94143, United States

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