Patients in the RPS group attended an initial group
session to set diabetes-related behavioral goals, receive peer communication
skills training, and be paired with another age-matched
peer patient. Peers were encouraged to talk weekly using a telephone
platform that recorded call occurrence and provided reminders
to promote peer contact. These patients could also participate in
optional group sessions at 1, 3, and 6 months. Patients in the NCM
group attended a 1.5-hour educational session and were assigned
to a nurse care manager.