Overview
The purpose of this study is to develop and pilot test an accessible and inclusive Artificial Intelligence (AI)-assisted, individualized, family-focused lifestyle modification intervention (AI4DM) for glycemic control in people with disabilities.
Description
The AI4DM study will use a two-arm randomized control trial design. Eligible and consented participants will be assigned to one of two groups: 1) AI4DM intervention group with telecoaching support, and 2) attention-control group. The active intervention period will include six months of weekly and bi-weekly telecoaching calls followed by six months of follow-up and technology access, but no telecoaching calls.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- Diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus,
- Living with a permanent physical disability such as spinal cord injury (SCI), spina bifida, multiple sclerosis, stroke, etc.
- Ability to converse and read in English
Exclusion Criteria:
- Current enrollment in any diabetes-related intervention
- Severe untreated depression in the past six months
- Major cardiac event in the past twelve months
- Uncontrolled blood pressure
- Resting tachycardia
- Renal failure
- Severe peripheral neuropathy
- Unavailability of a smartphone