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
Resilient, Empowered, Active Living with Diabetes for Families (REAL-Fam)
Researchers at the University of North Carolina and Creighton University are seeking caregivers of children with type 1 diabetes and their child, to participate in a new study that aims to improve child health, family participation, and quality of life. Families must meet the following criteria:
- Child is diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and not receiving occupational therapy services
- Child is 2-11 years of age
- Has reliable internet access
- Lives at least 1 hour away from a pediatric endocrinology clinic in North Carolina, Nebraska, Kansas, or South Dakota
Participants will receive
- Continuous glucose monitor training
- 14-week supply of continuous glucose monitors
- 12-weeks of occupational therapy telehealth coaching
- $25 gift card for survey and interview participation (3 times total), for $75 total.
If interested, fill out the general interest form.
Email Dr. Vanessa Jewell with any questions at vanessa_jewell@med.unc.edu or t1d@med.unc.edu
We are a community-engaged research collaborative (or lab). We are always looking for community partners (patients, caregivers, providers, organizations) who want to be on our Community Steering Committee. Be a leader in the field and help guide our collaborative on research topics that are needed by our communities. We specifically are interested in partnering with those from rural communities who either live with type 1 diabetes or provide care for those with type 1 diabetes. Please fill out our general interest form or email Dr. Jewell at vanessa_jewell@med.unc.edu if you are interested in learning more.