Impact of Type 2 Diabetes Peer Counseling on Behavioral, Metabolic, and Health Outcomes Among Latinos

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Diabetes Mellitus, Non-Insulin-Dependent

In brief

The objectives of this study are: * To develop a comprehensive culturally tailored model of diabetes management that integrates the work of community-based peer counselors and clinical specialists into a multi-disciplinary health care team serving the Latino community. * To implement an intervention that provides education and support to Latino adults diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes in both clinical and home settings. * To evaluate this intervention for its impact on program adherence, and improved outcomes sustained over time as reflected by metabolic, clinical, cognitive and behavioral measures.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01299844

Run by

University of Connecticut

People needed

208

Starts

2006-12-01

Expected to finish

2010-09-01

Last updated by the study team

2011-02-18

Who can join

Age: 22 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Latinos older than 21
• Diagnosed with type 2 diabetes
• Referred to the "Amigos en Salud" program at Hartford Hospital
• Residents of Hartford

You may not qualify if…

• Advanced renal failure
• Advanced heart disease
• Diagnosis of major psychological disorder or mental condition
• Limb amputation(s) that prevent following study's exercise recommendations
• Any other health condition that prevents individual from consuming all their meals orally

Where it is running

• University of Connecticut — Storrs, Connecticut, United States

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