Thrive With Type 1 Diabetes 2026

This 12-week cognitive behavioral intervention uses motivational interviewing and behavior change principles, focusing on self-efficacy and action planning. Participants target 7-9 hours of sleep per night, ≥85% sleep efficiency, and \<60 minutes' variability in bed and wake times. Components include sleep education and hygiene, nightly routines, the management of competing activities, sleep environment optimization, lifestyle modifications (e.g., avoiding caffeine and vigorous exercise before bedtime), screen time reduction, basic stress management (e.g., progressive muscle relaxation), and self-monitoring. Following a baseline visit, a research assistant conducts a 60-minute telehealth session via HIPAA-compliant Zoom/Teams, with booster sessions at weeks 4, 8, and 12. Sleep time is adjusted weekly based on sleep efficiency criteria.

This time- and attention-balanced 12-week condition will focus on enhancing usual care. After the initial baseline visit, the RA for this group will schedule a 60-minute telehealth appointment for the enhanced usual care. Follow-up sessions (weeks 4 and 8) will focus on health perceptions, care plans, and relationship-building rather than sleep promotion. The RA will encourage participants to share their progress and confidence in their self-set goals to foster engagement and retention. Participants may engage in self-initiated diabetes management, which will be tracked using a Diabetes Self-Management Tracking Form.