Improving Appetite Self-Regulation in African American Adults With Type 2 Diabetes

The purpose of this 6-month randomized clinical trial is to examine the feasibility of recruitment, attendance, retention, program adherence, and satisfaction of a digital application designed, Centering Appetite to improve glucose scores (HbA1c) and binge eating in African American adults with type 2 diabetes. Intervention participants will receive type 2 diabetes education and web-based lessons on appetite self-regulation. Participants will also receive a Fitbit to monitor daily physical activity. The investigators will follow up with participants at six months.

Inclusion Criteria:Individuals are eligible if theyidentify as a Non-Hispanic, AAare over 18 years of agehave an A1c value > 7.5have a working Smartphonecomplete binge eating screeningExclusion Criteria:Individuals will be excluded if they:have major end-organ T2DM complicationshave a history of weight loss surgeryare currently pregnantin substance use treatment or are involved in another weight reduction program.