A Family Dyad-focused Diabetes Self-Management Intervention for African American Adults

Inclusion Criteria:

Individual with type 2 diabetes:

• Self-identification as African American;

• 40 years or older

• Type 2 diabetes diagnosis for at least six months;

• A1c > 7.0% at time of enrollment;

• Being able to speak and read English;

• Being able to walk;

• Having an adult family member/close friend willing to co-participate in the study.

Family members:

• Adults (18 years or older, with or without T2D);

• Residing in the same household as the T2D participants;

• Being a spouse, adult child or sibling; or close friend

• Being able to walk;

• Being able to speak and read English.

Exclusion Criteria:

Individual with T2D and family members:

• Being pregnant or have an advanced or terminal condition;

• Being cognitively impaired or unable to provide informed consent;

• Lack conclusive evidence of T2D for patients with T2D.