About the Project:

The C-Carbs Study is a novel research initiative aimed at supporting adults with poorly controlled type 1 diabetes (T1D) who are unable or prefer not to count carbohydrates. Our goal is to develop and evaluate a novel Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM)-guided carbohydrate awareness program.

Rather than relying on traditional carbohydrate counting, this program teaches participants to use real-time CGM feedback to understand how different foods affect their blood glucose and to guide mealtime insulin adjustments accordingly. This approach is designed to be more accessible and practical for individuals across a wide range of literacy and numeracy levels.

Funding: The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s Harold Amos Medical Faculty Development Program (AMFDP)

Study Status: Recruiting for Patient focus groups and Patient Advisory Group

Recruitment Eligibility:

We are recruiting adult (18+) participants who:

• • Have had type 1 diabetes for at least one year
  • Have an A1c ≥ 8.5%
  • Use multiple daily insulin injections
  • Do not currently practice or prefer traditional carbohydrate counting
  • Speak English or Spanish
  • Have or are willing to start using a CGM device
  • Insured

*Exclusions include pregnancy, significant cognitive impairment, limited life expectancy, or other factors that would interfere with study participation.

If you are interested in learning more about the study or believe you may qualify to take part in the study, please email c-carbs@mednet.ucla.edu or call/text (310) 905-1822 to speak with the study coordinator.