Peer Support and Remote Patient Monitoring for Black Adults With Type 2 Diabetes

"PROMOTE components includes 1) peer support, 2) remote patient monitoring of blood glucose (RPM), and 3) integration with clinical care.~1. Peer support delivered by community health workers focused on -- assistance in applying diabetes self-management in daily life, emotional and social support, linkage to clinical care, and ongoing, as-needed support. CHWs visits will include: one-on-one in-person visit, then weekly phone calls for 3 months, then monthly calls for 3 months.~2. RPM team will supply the device and supplies to participants. Data is transmitted electronically to the RPM team through broadband connectivity. Protocols have been developed for research projects; participants will be instructed to monitor blood glucose up to four times a day, based on medication regimen. Levels will be monitored 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. M-F.~3. A monthly report of peer support activities and RPM data will be sent to participants' primary care providers."

Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support delivered virtually.