Web-Delivered Interventions for Blood Sugar Control for Individuals With Type 2 Diabetes

Randomized Trial of Web-Delivered Interventions for Blood Sugar Control for Individuals With Type 2 Diabetes

The goal of the research is to optimize an online and mobile multicomponent 12-month diet and lifestyle intervention for improving the blood glucose control of individuals with type 2 diabetes.

The research will identify the most promising intervention components. The following components will be tested: dietary adherence testing with a breath meter, text messages, and diet-appropriate foods and cookbooks. The primary goal is to optimize the intervention by examining the HbA1c results at 12 months.

Inclusion Criteria:

• overweight or obese
• English-speaking
• diagnosis of type 2 diabetes (HbA1c > 6.5%)
• regular access to the internet and text messages

Exclusion Criteria:

• taking diabetes medications other than metformin
• being pregnant or breastfeeding
• currently undergoing cancer treatments
• untreated serious mental illness