The investigators are conducting a feasibility study using a randomized controlled trial (RCT) design in which participants will receive the Partners in Care (PIC) diabetes self-management intervention and then be randomized to either semi-structured social support or a standard follow-up control group. Participants in the support groups will receive a culturally-tailored, semi-structured social support program delivered in a community setting by trained community peer educators and other health professionals (e.g., pharmacist). The investigators believe that the addition of a semi-structured social support component as a supplement to an evidence-based diabetes self-management intervention will improve diabetes self-care maintenance.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
65
Kula no na Po'e Hawai'i
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Ke Ola Mamao
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Kokua Kalihi Valley
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Change from Baseline hemoglobin a1c at 3 months and at 6 months
Time frame: baseline, 3 months, 6 months
Change from Baseline diabetes management functioning as measured by the Problem Areas in Diabetes questionnaire at 3 months and 6 months
The PAID is a 20-item instrument that assesses the physical and social functioning of patients as well as their perceived level of mental and emotional well-being specific to living with diabetes.
Time frame: baseline, 3 months, 6 months
Change from Baseline blood pressure at 3 months and 6 months
Time frame: baseline, 3 months, 6 months
Change from Baseline Total Cholesterol (including HDL and LDL) and triglycerides at 3 months and 6 months
Total Cholesterol (including HDL and LDL) and triglycerides will be measured with the Cholestech LDX analyzer
Time frame: baseline, 3 months, 6 months
Change from Baseline weight in kg at 3 months and 6 months
Time frame: baseline, 3 months, 6 months
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