Research Center: The University of Utah
Location: This study will be conducted virtually across the United States
Lead Researcher: Nancy A. Allen PhD, ANP-BC, APRN
IRB: This study has been reviewed and approved by the University of Utah IRB

Are you ready to take charge of diabetes with the latest technology and support? Join this exciting study for older adults with type 1 diabetes and their care partners! This study explores the effectiveness of an intervention called Share Plus that uses the Dexcom G7 and Follow App for data sharing. The six-month Share Plus program is designed to improve communication and support for both the person with diabetes and their care partner (family member/friend) using data sharing.

Participants in the Share Plus group will receive innovative education and support, while the control group will receive standard diabetes education. Participants will be compensated up to $150 for participating in this study. Compensation will be provided to both the participant and their care partner. Join researchers from the University of Utah, and learn about effective treatment strategies for managing your diabetes.

• Participants may experience improvements in the management of type 1 diabetes. 
• Participants will be contributing valuable information that may benefit those with T1D in the future.
• Participants will be helping to advance health research.

• If you decide to participate in the study and later feel that you no longer wish to be part of it, you can withdraw at any time.
• Any information that you provide will be kept strictly confidential, except as required by law.

• Men and women aged 60+ who are diagnosed with type 1 diabetes
• Must currently be using any type of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM)
• Must be able to read and write in English or Spanish
• Must be able to manage diabetes with respect to insulin administration and glucose monitoring
• Must be willing to use the Dexcom Follow app 
• Must not have been told by a doctor that your life expectancy is estimated at <1 year
• Must not have an extreme visual impairment that would hinder the ability to use continuous glucose monitoring (CGM)
• Must not have stage 4 or 5 kidney disease
• Must not have had inpatient psychiatric treatment within the last 6 months
• Must not be diagnosed with moderate to severe dementia
• Must have a care partner who is aged 18+, who:
  • Must be able to read and write in English or Spanish
  • Must be willing to participate in the study
  • Must not have cognitive impairment
• Must be willing to participate in this study for 6 months with their care partner

The study team will explain the research in its entirety but some details are:

• Participants will be asked to wear the Dexcom CGM and use the Follow data-sharing app for 6 months, monitoring their readings via a mobile or study phone.
• Participants will be asked to attend virtual education appointments with their care partner at weeks 2, 4, and 8, and receive additional support through calls and educational materials tailored to their assigned group.
• Participants will be asked to complete various questionnaires and a Home A1c Test Kit at the beginning of the study and at weeks 12 and 24.

University of Utah
Where some see challenges, we see a tremendous opportunity to improve the health of people and those who care for them. The College of Nursing is a national leader in nursing research. We are the #21 nursing school in the United States for National Institutes of Health (NIH) research funding and possess a total grant portfolio of $43 million. We are leaders in the community and care-based research. Our faculty are training the next generation of nurse scientists to ensure equitable and quality care for all.