What is the REAL Diabetes Study?
We are testing a program for young adults with type 1 diabetes, to learn about ways to help young adults manage diabetes, and deal with everyday hassles related to having diabetes.
You will receive compensation for study participation.
To learn more:
Interested in Participating?
Fill out this form and we will get in touch.
Who can sign up?
You may be able to join the study if you:
- Are 18-30 years old
- Live in the state of California
- Have had type 1* diabetes for at least one year
- Have an A1C of 7.5% or higher*
- Are willing to participate in a 6-month Occupational Therapy program
- Are willing to complete data collection in person or via mailings
- Not pregnant or no plans to become pregnant
- Have access to a laptop or desktop computer**
*If you are not sure about this information, we can check it with you.
**A loaned laptop from the study may be available.
What do people say about participating in our diabetes research?
What was I thinking when I signed up? I'm just going to give it a shot. If it works out, it works out . . . . I definitely got a lot more than I expected.
— “Luis,” age 24
I like that it's about how diabetes affects your life as a whole, not just about diabetes. You know? It's a disease that's not visible to people, so people can't understand what you're going through . . . it's not just how are you managing your diabetes, it's how it's affecting you as a whole individual person.
— “Estefania,” age 22
It's kind of a realization, like it's taking a step back, because you don't really think about what you do on a day-to-day basis. This can help you to look at what you're doing and how you can better improve yourself.
— “Ivionna,” age 29
Contact us
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Text: (213) 534-7325
Study ID: IRB #HS-18-00633
USC Office for the Protection of Research Subjects
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