This study is testing a program called Joint Home-DM-BAT for older African Americans with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes. This program involves 8 weekly phone sessions that teach about diabetes management, problem-solving for social needs, and ways to become more active. It's compared to usual care, which involves receiving diabetes education materials by mail. The study aims to see if Joint Home-DM-BAT can improve blood sugar control (measured by Hemoglobin A1C [HbA1C]), blood pressure, and cholesterol, as well as quality of life. You may be able to join if you are an African American aged 50-120 with type 2 diabetes and an HbA1c of 8% or higher, and have a family member or close friend willing to participate with you. The study plans to enroll 100 patient-caregiver pairs.

Study design

This is an interventional study that will randomly assign 100 patient and caregiver pairs to either the Joint Home-DM-BAT intervention or usual care.

What's involved

Participants in the Joint Home-DM-BAT group will have 8 weekly telephone sessions. Diabetes education materials will be mailed weekly and monthly to the usual care group.

Compensation

Not stated in the trial record.

Follow-up

Blood sugar control (HbA1C) will be measured at 6 months after the intervention ends.

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