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Trial reportDiabetes care2026

DiaBetter Together: Outcomes of a Randomized Controlled Trial Evaluating a Peer Mentor Behavioral Intervention for Young Adults With Type 1 Diabetes During the Transfer From Pediatric to Adult Care.

Marisa E Hilliard, Charles G Minard, Samantha A Carreon, Wendy L Levy, Sarah K Lyons, Randi Streisand, Tricia S Tang, Siripoom V McKay, Sridevi Devaraj, Barbara J Anderson

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Marisa E HilliardDepartment of Pediatrics, Division of Psychology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX.ORCID 0000-0002-8813-629X
Charles G MinardInstitute for Clinical and Translational Research, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX.
Samantha A CarreonDepartment of Pediatrics, Division of Psychology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX.
Wendy L LevyDepartment of Pediatrics, Division of Psychology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX.
Sarah K LyonsDepartment of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Diabetes and Endocrinology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX.ORCID 0000-0002-3686-0112
Randi StreisandDivision of Psychology and Behavioral Health, Children's National Hospital, Washington, DC.ORCID 0000-0002-8535-8444
Tricia S TangDepartment of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.ORCID 0000-0002-0105-1390
Siripoom V McKayDepartment of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Diabetes and Endocrinology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX.
Sridevi DevarajDepartment of Pathology and Immunology, Division of Pathology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX.
Barbara J AndersonDepartment of Pediatrics, Division of Psychology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX.

Funding

I-TrainED: Innovative Training and Education in DiabetesK26DK138330 · CHILDREN'S RESEARCH INSTITUTE · 2025 to 2025
$120k
Behavioral Research Mentorship in Diabetes for Early Career ScientistsK26DK138332 · BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE · 2025 to 2025
$97k
JDRF 1-PDF-2021-998-S-BNIDDK NIH HHS K26 DK138330NIH HHS K26DK138330NIH HHS K26DK138332NIH HHS R01DK119246NIH HHS R01DK119246-03S1
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Abstract

objectiveTransition between pediatric and adult health care is complex, with high risk for loss to follow-up and suboptimal health outcomes for young adults with type 1 diabetes. This trial evaluated the efficacy of DiaBetter Together, a 12-month strengths-based behavioral intervention delivered by trained peer mentors. The intervention aimed to help young adults navigate the transfer process to promote optimal glycemic outcomes, shorten time to adult care follow-up, and improve psychosocial outcomes. RESEARCH DESIGN AND

methodsUsing a single-site randomized clinical trial design, we compared the 12-month intervention to usual care among n = 100 young adults aged 17-25 years with type 1 diabetes following completion of pediatric diabetes care. Outcomes were measured at baseline and 6 and 12 months. The primary outcome was HbA1c, and secondary outcomes included person-reported psychosocial outcomes, self-management behaviors, and time to adult care.

resultsThere were no statistically significant differences between study arms in HbA1c, self-management behaviors, or transfer to adult care. Significant differences in diabetes-specific health-related quality of life and diabetes distress between groups at 12 months favored the intervention arm. Intervention satisfaction was high.

conclusionsDiaBetter Together produced modest benefits for psychosocial outcomes during the challenging transfer period, although glycemic, behavioral, and transfer improvements remain difficult to achieve. Reduced sample size due to the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic may have limited power to detect significant outcomes between groups and impacted outcomes. Peer mentor-based support may be useful to support young adults during transition to adult care, although additional intervention components are likely warranted to improve clinical outcomes.

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Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1Transition to Adult CareAdherence InterventionsAdolescentAdultFemaleGlycated HemoglobinHumansMaleMentorsPeer GroupSelf-ManagementYoung AdultGlycated Hemoglobin

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PMID42201336
PMCPMC13385499

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