Participants Needed for PAID Type 2 Diabetes Research study (Lexington) - (31)

Brief Summary: This research study will test how a computer program (called the Hope App) teaches diabetes care skills for older adults with diabetes. The study will compare those who receive diabetes education (10 educational modules and monthly health coaching) through the research program with those who receive care as usual. Focus: Type 2 Diabetes Detailed Description: See Yourself Health offers a simple, high-impact, engaging, and immersive telehealth experience with the potential to become a ubiquitous diabetes management tool to transform diabetes patients into high performing drivers of their own care. *Specific Aim: Conduct a clinical validation trial of the Hope platform intervention on six-month clinical outcomes (Hemoglobin A1c), patient reported outcomes (diabetes distress) and engagement outcomes (patient retention, adherence to self-care behaviors). Inclusion Criteria: * aged 65 years and above * diagnosis of type 2 diabetes * English-speaking * baseline blood sugar value (HbA1c) of 7.5% in the last three month * Internet access Exclusion Criteria: * aged less than 65 years * non English-speaking * unable to provide informed consent * diagnosis of type 1 diabetes * unable to use a computer or mobile device * medical condition for which participation is contraindicated (dialysis, pregnancy, use of insulin pump) Compensation for your participation for 6 months: $350 or a chromebook *Phone (call or text): 570-505-2228 *Email: Community@seeyourselfhealth.com *website: SeeYourselfHealth.com