About the Study

Type 1 Diabetes: A study of the Happy Bob App

This study is being done for teens: • Ages 13-17 years old • Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes • Own/Use an iPhone to view Dexcom readings The goal of the study is to see what impact the Happy Bob app has on diabetes management, mood, feelings of peer support, and more. The app connects to Dexcom and sends users time in range notifications in the personality of their choosing - Happy Bob, Snarky Bob, Pumpkin Bob, Snowman Bob, and more. Users can also earn awards in the app and join the Children's Mercy Teens group page to encourage one another with posts and respond to fun icebreaker questions, among other features.

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Full Study Name: Happy Bob