Enhancing Preventative Health Behaviors Among Emergency Department Hyperglycemic Patients

Launched by RUTGERS, THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY · Oct 25, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is focused on helping patients who come to the Emergency Department with high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) to better understand and manage their risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes. The researchers want to find out if providing patients with educational materials about diabetes can improve their knowledge and encourage them to adopt healthier habits. They will ask participants to fill out a survey when they visit the Emergency Department and again two weeks later to see if their understanding and behaviors have changed.

To be eligible for this study, participants must be at least 18 years old and have a blood sugar level of 200 mg/dL or higher when they visit the Emergency Department. This applies to both those who already have a diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes and those who do not. All participants will receive standard emergency care along with an educational packet designed to help them learn more about diabetes. This trial is currently recruiting patients, and all genders are welcome to participate.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Persons 18 years of age or older who present as patients in the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Emergency Department with or without a preexisting Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus diagnosis with a blood glucose of ≥200 mg/dL. Participants must speak English to participate in the study.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Age less than 18 years and blood glucose \<200 mg/dL.