Labs

Behavioral Diabetes Research Laboratory

About the Lab

Under the direction of Children's National Chief of Psychology and Behavioral Health Randi Streisand, Ph.D., the Behavioral Diabetes Research Laboratory conducts research focusing on children, teens and young adults with diabetes. We work on finding ways to help families best fit diabetes management into everyday life. 

 
  • Lab Focus Areas

    Type 1 diabetes
    Obesity
    Asthma

  • Partnerships

    George Washington University
    Vanderbilt University Medical Center
    Texas Children's Hospital/Baylor College of Medicine
    Colorado State University
    Children’s Hospital Colorado
    Uniformed Services University

  • Contact

    Randi Streisand, Ph.D., C.D.C.E.S. Principal Investigator rstreis@childrensnational.org

Featured Publications

  • COVID-19 pandemic-related practices and policies affecting the continuity of behavioral health care among children with diabetes

    Clary L, Wang C, Byrne ME, Monaghan M. MID: 32710626; PMCID: PMC7529096 Transl Behav Med. 10(4):819-826. DOI: 10.1093/tbm/ibaa072 October (2020)

  • Implementation and preliminary feasibility of an individualized, supportive approach to behavioral care for parents of young children newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes

    Tully, Carrie & Clary, Lauren & Monaghan, Maureen & Levy, Wendy & Hilliard, Marisa & Streisand, Randi Cognitive and Behavioral Practice DOI: 10.1016/j.cbpra.2020.06.006. (2020)

  • The current state of parent feeding behavior, child eating behavior, and nutrition intake in young children with type 1 diabetes

    Mackey ER, Rose M, Tully C, Monaghan M, Hamburger S, Herrera N, Streisand R. PMID: 32061034. Pediatr Diabetes 21(5):841-845. DOI: 10.1111/pedi.12997 August (2020)

  • THR1VE! Positive psychology intervention to treat diabetes distress in teens with type 1 diabetes: Rationale and trial design

    Jaser SS, Datye K, Morrow T, Sinisterra M, LeStourgeon L, Abadula F, Bell GE, Streisand R. PMID: 32682996; PMCID: PMC7494522 Contemp Clin Trials 96:106086. doi: 10.1016/j.cct.2020.106086 September (2020)

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