Clinical Trials

Type 1 Diabetes Module Overview

>> Type 1 Diabetes Research

Integrating an Automated Diabetes Management System into the Family Management of Children with Type 1 Diabetes, T. Toscos, S.W. Ponder, B.J. Anderson, M. Davidson, M. Lee, E. Montemayor-Gonzales, P. Reyes, E. Link, K.L. McMahon (2006 - 2011). A randomized controlled trial published online before print February 1, 2012, doi:10.2337/dc11-1597 Diabetes Care February 1, 2012. Also presented as a poster at 2016 ATTD Conference in Milan, Italy (click to download pdf)

Targeting Blood Glucose Management in School Improves Glycemic Control in Children with Poorly Controlled Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus, T. Nguyen, K. Mason, C. Sanders, P. Yazdani and R. Heptula (2004 - 2007). A randomized controlled trial published in The Journal of Pediatrics (October 2008).

Cluster Analysis of Self-Monitoring Blood Glucose Assessments in Clinical Islet Cell Transplantation for Type 1 Diabetes, Morihito Takita, MD, Shinichi Matsumoto, MD, PHD, Hirofumi Noguchi, MD, PHD, Masayuki Shimoda, MD, PHD, Daisuke Chujo, MD, PHD, Takeshi Itoh, MD, PHD, Koji Sugimoto, MD, PHD, Jeffery A. SoRelle, BS, Nicholas Onaca, MD, Bashoo Naziruddin, PHD and Marlon F. Levy, MD (2004 - 2011). A report published in The Journal Diabetes Care (August 2011) that demonstrates the value of an Automated Diabetes Management System (ADMS) for developing advanced techniques for early identification and prediction of islet graft dysfunction.

easySHARE Diabetes in Children & Young People (2010 – 2011), Bob Young, MD (complete bio at Diabetes UK).

β-Cell Preservation Study Protocol in Pediatric Type 1 Diabetes, Harold Starkman, MD FAAP (2005). This protocol was submitted to JDRF for funding consideration. The protocol was supported by preliminary findings in feasibility studies. This protocol defines a platform capable of supporting personalized education, monitoring and remote telehealth as a strategy for extending β-Cell function in the newly diagnosed.

Type 2 Diabetes Module Overview

>> Type 2 Diabetes Research

AT&T Employee Social Networking Pilot (2005 - 2007). A non-randomized controlled trial from a pool of over 6,000 eligible patients. Presented at 67th Annual American Diabetes Association's Scientific Sessions as part of the Session Beyond Health Care Practitioners – Diabetes Health Care Extenders Chaired by Satish Garg with presentations by Steve Edelman, Mayer Davidson, Lois Janovic and Kevin McMahon. The AT&T data was included in the presentation "Beyond Websites: Mobile Diagnostics, Rules Engines and Social Networks for Developing ‘SMART’ Patients" delivered by Kevin McMahon.

Diabetes Social Support Feasibility Pilot Study: Utilizing Mobile Technology and Self-Identified Supporters to Enhance Self-Monitoring of Blood Glucose; Brandi Robinson, MPH,1 Douglas Roblin, PhD,1 James Hipkens, MD, PhD,2Suma Vupputuri, PhD, MPH,3 and Kevin McMahon4 [1Kaiser Permanente Georgia; 2The Southeast Permanente Medical Group, Inc.; 3Kaiser Permanente; 4Diabetech], (2008 - 2010). The purpose of this pilot study was to demonstrate the feasibility and usability of mobile technology and the potential added value of social support to improve SMBG frequency and glycemic control among adults with type 2 diabetes. Selected for Poster Presentation at the 16th Annual HMO Research Network Conference in Austin, Texas.
The Potential of Cellular Technology to Mediate Social Networks for Support of Chronic Disease Self-Management; Journal of Health Communication, Pages 59-76 | Published online: 15 Aug 2011. D. Roblin et al

Texas Medicaid Adult Type 2 Diabetes Pilot (2009 - 2011). A randomized controlled trial from a pool of over 1,500 eligible patients. Also presented as a poster at 2016 ATTD Conference in Milan, Italy (click to download pdf)

Mobile Community Health Network - Type 2 Diabetes Subset (2008 - 2011). A mobile community health network based on patient-centered education, self-determined participation and social influence sponsored by U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Health Resources & Services Administration Office for the Advancement of Telehealth.

Diabetes in Pregnancy Module Overview

>> Diabetes in Pregnancy Research

Mobile Community Health Network - Diabetes in Pregnancy Subset (2008 - 2011). A mobile community health network based on patient-centered education, self-determined participation and social influence sponsored by U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Health Resources & Services Administration Office for the Advancement of Telehealth. Detailed report in progress and planned for publication in early 2012.

easySHARE Diabetes in Pregnancy (2010 - 2011), Bob Young, MD, a member of the Board of Trustees at Diabetes UK. (complete bio at Diabetes UK).

Diabetes monitoring systems for people with type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, diabetes in pregancy addressing advisory systems for artificial pancreas research and patient engagement for continuous glucose monitoring (CGM). Invented the IoT in the field of diabetes sensors and biometrics in 2001.