Better Days and a Bright Future for Kids and Families Living with Type 1 Diabetes.
The University of North Carolina type 1 diabetes research team aims to improve child health outcomes, family quality of life, and access to specialized healthcare. Please email t1d@med.unc.edu if you have any questions or are interested in participating in any of the open studies.

Studies and Projects
Developing of the Resilient, Empowered, Active Living with Diabetes for Families (REAL-Fam)
Researchers are seeking caregivers of children with Type 1 Diabetes, those living with Type 1 Diabetes, and healthcare providers to participate in a 60-90 minute virtual focus group. Participants will receive a $25 gift card. If interested, fill out the general interest form. Email Dr. Vanessa Jewell with any questions at vanessa_jewell@med.unc.edu.
Psychometric Testing of the Diabetes Health Management and Distress Scale-Parents of Children (DHMDS-PC) – OPEN
The Creighton and UNC Diabetes Research and Wellness Lab is looking for parents of children living with type 1 diabetes AND parents of children without diabetes to participate in a research study to help develop a healthcare assessment. If you meet the eligibility criteria, you will complete an anonymous online survey, which will take approximately 15 minutes to complete. The survey will include questions about managing your child’s health.
- If you are a parent of a child living with type 1 diabetes, please click on the following link to proceed to the survey: Survey for Parent of a Child Living with Type 1 Diabetes
- If you are a parent of a child without diabetes, please click on the following link to proceed to the survey: Survey for Parent of a Typically Developing Child
Impact of COVID-19 on Family Quality of Life and Healthcare Access for Families with a Child with Diabetes – CLOSED
We are no longer accepting new participants at this time.