Diabetes Self-Management & Support LIVE

Diabetes Self-Management & Support LIVE (Learning in Virtual Environments)

The purpose of this study is to determine whether participation in virtual environment which incorporates real-time diabetes self management and support (DSMT/S) is associated with positive changes in behavior and metabolic outcomes as compared to traditional web-based DSMT/S.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Live in close proximity to Duke University Medical Center (DUMC) or NYU Endocrinology Clinic, or Faculty Practice and Bellevue Medical Center to facilitate follow-up research appointments
• Diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
• >= 21 years old
• able to read and understand English
• access to a computer with broad band internet connection in a private location
• reachable by telephone
• no pre-existing medical condition(s) or severe diabetes related complications that would interfere with study participation (e.g.
• Are able to travel to a clinical lab for blood work

Exclusion Criteria:

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