Motivational Interviewing to Improve Diabetes Self-Management and Reduce Health Anxiety

This trial is testing whether a special type of counseling called motivational interviewing can help people with type 2 diabetes take better care of themselves and feel less anxious about their health. Half of the participants will receive four weeks of diabetes education sessions using this motivational interviewing technique, while the other half will receive usual care. Researchers will measure whether the counseling helps improve how well people manage their diabetes and reduces their worry about health-related internet searching.

Many people with diabetes struggle to manage their condition day-to-day, and some become overly anxious after searching for health information online. This trial is testing whether a more personalized, motivational approach to diabetes education can help people feel more motivated to care for themselves and less worried about their health.