Rising T1DE Alliance Partners with Lurie Children’s to Enhance Diabetes Care

In a significant advancement for type 1 diabetes management, the Rising T1DE Alliance has announced a collaboration with Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, aiming to enhance precision diabetes care across healthcare systems. This partnership, supported by a $5.1 million grant from The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust, seeks to leverage data, technology, and collaborative efforts to improve patient outcomes, marking a pivotal moment in the evolution of diabetes care.

Launched in 2020, the Rising T1DE Alliance is a national initiative focused on transforming how healthcare systems utilize integrated data for clinical decision-making. According to Dr. Mark Clements, MD, PhD, Co-Chair of Rising T1DE and Medical Director of Innovation at Children’s Mercy Kansas City, "Our goal is to establish a proactive, learning-based care model that integrates data, clinical insights, and continuous innovation to improve outcomes for individuals living with diabetes."

The collaboration with Lurie Children’s Hospital is part of a broader effort to disseminate scalable and sustainable solutions within the diabetes care ecosystem. The initiative focuses on the implementation of the Diabetes Data Dock (D-Data Dock), a cloud-based population health management software that aggregates data from various sources, including electronic health records (EHRs) and patient-reported outcomes. This tool is designed to help clinical teams identify high-risk patients and facilitate earlier interventions.

"Integrating technology into clinical workflows is crucial, but the real value comes from fostering a learning ecosystem where insights can be shared, and interventions can be tested in real-time," stated Dr. Juan Espinoza, MD, Co-Chair of Rising T1DE and Chief Research Informatics Officer at Lurie Children’s.

As part of this initiative, Rising T1DE aims to integrate continuous glucose monitoring data into EHR systems using standards from the Integration of Continuous Glucose Monitor Data into the Electronic Health Record Project, a consortium formed by the Diabetes Technology Society. This integration is expected to enhance the quality of diabetes management by providing clinicians with more comprehensive patient data.

The Rising T1DE Alliance has already demonstrated its capacity to innovate within the diabetes care landscape. Since its inception, the organization has worked closely with major health systems, including the University of Cincinnati and the University of Kansas, to refine the deployment of the D-Data Dock, ensuring that it is cost-effective and replicable. This collaboration is overseen by a Community Stakeholder Advisory Board, which includes representatives from leading diabetes organizations and clinical institutions.

Looking ahead, the Rising T1DE Alliance anticipates that its efforts will not only improve individual patient outcomes but also contribute to a national community of diabetes care innovators focused on advancing the standard of care. As Dr. Clements emphasized, "The integration of data-driven, patient-centered care is essential to ensuring that individuals with diabetes receive the high-quality care they deserve."

In conclusion, the partnership between the Rising T1DE Alliance and Lurie Children’s Hospital represents a transformative approach to diabetes management, reflecting a commitment to harnessing technology and data in the pursuit of better health outcomes for patients living with type 1 diabetes. This initiative is expected to set a new standard for diabetes care, fostering an environment where continuous learning and innovation can thrive.