Purpose

The overarching goal of this explanatory mixed methods study is to evaluate how older people living with type 2 diabetes (T2D) integrate continuous glucose monitor (CGM) and activity data in diabetes self-management, and how this technology supports reduced sedentary behavior (SB) and improved glucose control.

Condition

Eligibility

Eligible Ages
Over 55 Years
Eligible Sex
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No

Inclusion Criteria

  • Aged 55 years and older - Self-reported T2D for ≥5 years - Speak and read English

Exclusion Criteria

  • Type 1 diabetes - Use of a CGM for ≥1 month in past 1 year - Not willing to use/wear the CGM, activPAL, or Fitbit - Dementia - Any of the following conditions that may impact SB: 1. Severe pulmonary disease 2. Severe osteoarthritis 3. Class III/IV heart failure 4. Require wheelchair or walker

Study Design

Phase
N/A
Study Type
Interventional
Allocation
Non-Randomized
Intervention Model
Single Group Assignment
Primary Purpose
Supportive Care
Masking
None (Open Label)

Arm Groups

ArmDescriptionAssigned Intervention
Experimental
SB Intervention
10-day self-monitoring and reminders of sedentary behavior, followed by 30 days of activity monitoring
  • Behavioral: SB Intervention
    Self-monitoring and reminders about sedentary behavior

Recruiting Locations

University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455
Contact:
Mary Whipple, PhD, RN, PHN, FSVM, FAHA
612-625-4470
whipp042@umn.edu

More Details

Status
Recruiting
Sponsor
University of Minnesota

Study Contact

Mary Whipple, PhD, RN, PHN, FSVM, FAHA
612-626-5823
sittingresearch@umn.edu

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