Learning to recognize hunger signals for better diabetes control

This study is testing a 6-month digital program called Centering Appetite that teaches African Americans with type 2 diabetes to better recognize when they are truly hungry or full, and to manage their eating and blood sugar more effectively. The program combines online education sessions, monthly check-in calls, and weekly lessons delivered through an app on your phone. The goal is to see if this approach helps people with diabetes improve their blood sugar control and reduce episodes of uncontrolled eating.

Many African Americans with type 2 diabetes struggle with uncontrolled eating and difficulty managing their blood sugar. Researchers believe that teaching people to recognize their body's natural hunger and fullness signals — something many of us lose touch with — could help them manage their diabetes better and improve their health.