Pilot of Virtual Health Coaching Utilizing Lifestyle for Under-Resourced Patients With Type II Diabetes

Culturally sensitive health coaches trained in motivational interviewing provide 10-20 minutes of weekly phone-based health coaching. They not only guide the patient in creating a SMART goal, but assess and build off of the previous weeks' goal and problem-solve with the patient. During the week, the coach and patient text regarding daily blood glucose monitoring with real-time feedback and coaching about the implementation of the patients' goal.