Comparative Effectiveness of Family vs. Individually Focused Diabetes Education and Support

Patient Inclusion Criteria:

1. Have a diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes
2. Most recent HbA1c done in the 3 months prior to screening phone call \>= 7.5%
3. Plan to use recruiting site for health care over the next 12 months after enrollment
4. Must be able to identify a family member or friend who is willing to be involved in their health care

Patient Exclusion Criteria:

1. Diagnosis (active or prior) of Alzheimer's disease or dementia
2. Preferred language is not English or Spanish
3. Diagnosis (active or prior) of schizophrenia or other psychotic/delusional disorder in CHASS EMR Problem list as of screening call date
4. Diagnosis of gestational diabetes without any other diabetes diagnoses
5. Diagnosed with diabetes at age \< 21 years
6. Pregnant or planning to become pregnant in the next 12 months
7. Concerns that may make it difficult to participate (ongoing health issues, personal events, etc.)
8. Have a life-limiting severe illness (e.g. chronic obstructive pulmonary disease requiring oxygen)

Support Person Inclusion Criteria:

1. Able to attend intervention sessions in person or remotely via online video-conferencing
2. At least 21 years old

Support Person Exclusion Criteria:

1. Does not speak English or Spanish
2. Receives pay for caring for the patient
3. Has self-reported serious mental illness (schizophrenia)
4. Has a life-limiting severe illness (e.g. chronic obstructive pulmonary disease requiring oxygen)
5. Has significant cognitive impairment (Alzheimer's disease or dementia)
6. Lives in a nursing home or long-term care facility
7. Concerns that may make it difficult to participate (ongoing health issues, personal events, etc.)