Randomized Pilot Trial of AYUDA Program for Younger Latinx Adults With Type 2 Diabetes

Tailoring Initial Type 2 Diabetes Care to Meet the Needs of Younger Latinx Adults: A Randomized Pilot Study

The study will evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, and effectiveness of AYUDA (Assisting Younger Adults with Diabetes), a 12-week culturally text message program for Latinx adults newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes who are caregivers to a child under 18 years old within Kaiser Permanente Northern California.

After designing the AYUDA program with input from the people it is meant to help, we are conducting a randomized pilot study. This study will test the program with younger Latinx adults who have recently been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and who are also caregivers for dependent children.

AYUDA is a health system specifically designed for this group, focusing on their life stage as young adults and their cultural background. The study will evaluate how well AYUDA helps participants reach important early blood sugar control goals, which can lead to better health over time and reduce complications.

Inclusion Criteria:

• KPNC member, age >18 and age <45 with
• New clinical diagnosis of T2D within the prior 6 months
• Caregiver to at least one child <18 years of age at time of diabetes diagnosis
• Identifies at Latino/a/x
• Can receive text messages
• Proficient (written and spoken) in English or Spanish

Exclusion Criteria:

• Pregnant women
• Type 1 Diabetes