Improving Appetite Self-Regulation in African American Adults With Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 Diabetes, Binge Eating
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Type 2 Diabetes focused on measuring Bing Eating, Type 2 Diabetes, African Americans, Digital
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Individuals are eligible if they identify as a Non-Hispanic, AA are over 18 years of age have an A1c value > 7.5 have a working Smartphone complete binge eating screening Exclusion Criteria: Individuals will be excluded if they: have major end-organ T2DM complications have a history of weight loss surgery are currently pregnant in substance use treatment or are involved in another weight reduction program.
Sites / Locations
- Rachel W. Goode
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
No Intervention
DSMES + ASE intervention Appetite Self-Regulation (Centering Appetite)
Control
The Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) + Appetite Self-Regulation (ASE) intervention includes two, 45-60-minute group sessions delivered via telehealth. These sessions will enable participants to relearn their stomach's hunger and fullness signals and monitor their appetite. Participants will also learn strategies for glucose monitoring and carbohydrate management. Monthly booster sessions will be devoted to problem-solving, addressing barriers to emotion management, and self-monitoring type 2 diabetes mellitus symptoms. Participants will also receive weekly lessons with interactive activities delivered via a digital app.
Control group participants will attend two remotely delivered DSMES sessions that will offer content commonly. They will also receive weekly emails providing content from the American Association of Diabetes Educators.