New program aims to ease diabetes stress in black young adults

NCT ID NCT05735340

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tested a culturally tailored education and support program called T1DES for Black young adults aged 18-30 with type 1 diabetes. The goal was to see if the program could reduce diabetes distress and improve blood sugar control. Forty-three participants received either standard diabetes education or the T1DES program over five sessions and were followed for six months.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Diabetes education and support intervention (T1DES)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could point toward a practical way to reduce diabetes distress and improve blood sugar control in Black young adults with type 1 diabetes.

What could go wrong

This was a small, early feasibility study with only 43 participants, so results may not apply widely. The intervention is behavioral, not a medical treatment, so benefits may be modest.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

diabetes mellitus type 1 diabetes mellitus

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Kaiser Permanente Georgia

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30309, United States