Pilot RCT: FQHC Intervention for Uptake of CGM in Low-Income Adults With T1D

The intervention has 4 components with CGM uptake and maintenance as a primary focus. (1) Participants will visit their primary care provider (PCP) at baseline and 3- and 6-months post-baseline (or more frequently as needed) for review of CGM data and insulin therapy adjustments as indicated. Intervention providers received rigorous training in T1D management and CGM via Project ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes). (2) After each PCP visit, the CDCES will follow-up with participants to ensure participant understanding of the education/instructions provided at the PCP visit. (3) Next, participants will receive 4-weekly sessions of culturally sensitive, intensive CGM education and training led by a CDCES with accompaniment of a supportive family member or friend. (4) Virtual group support sessions, led by a peer educator, will follow over 5 months. During this period, the peer-led sessions will take place every two weeks and then move to every three weeks.

The SMBG control condition consists of 3 components delivered over 6 months. (1) Participants will visit their PCP at baseline and 3- and 6-months post-baseline (or more frequently as needed) for review of SMBG data and insulin therapy adjustments as indicated. Control providers received rigorous training in T1D management via Project ECHO. (2) Commencing after the first PCP visit, participants will have 4-weekly telehealth visits for knowledge and skills reinforcement for SMBG. (3) CDCES support phone calls will follow over 5 months. During this period, the support phone calls will take place every two weeks and then move to every three weeks.