Study Comparing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to Supportive Diabetes Counseling for Problematic Eating and Weight Control in Type 1 Diabetes

Treatment is based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), a contemporary cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) that improves human functioning and adaptability by increasing psychological flexibility. Individual therapy sessions are paired with mobile phone delivered interventions.

12 sessions of counseling with a diabetes educator knowledgeable about disordered eating in type 1 diabetes. Intervention focuses on supportive listening, diabetes-related education and goal setting.