Intervention for Diabetes With Education, Advancement and Support

Inclusion Criteria: * Type 2 diabetes diagnosed by a physician at least six months prior to study enrollment * HbA1c of \> 7.5% but less than 11.0% within the most recent 3 months * Access to internet and an e-mail address , or access to a smartphone with 3G services * Not pregnant or history of heart diseases, serious illness, cancer diagnosis or any other conditions that can impede participation Exclusion Criteria: * Unable or unwilling to give informed consent or communicate with local study staff * Current diagnosis of schizophrenia, other psychotic disorders, or bipolar disorder * Hospitalization for depression in past six months * Plans to relocate to an area or travel plans that do not permit full participation in the study * Lack of support from primary health care provider or family members * History of bariatric surgery, small bowel resection, or extensive bowel resection * Currently pregnant or nursing * Cancer: requiring treatment in the past five years, except for non-melanoma skin cancers or cancers that have clearly been cured or in the opinion of the investigator carry an excellent prognosis (e.g., Stage 1 cervical cancer) * Cardiovascular disease (heart attack or procedure within the past three months or participation in a cardiac rehabilitation program within last three months, stroke or history/treatment for transient ischemic attacks in the past three months, or documented history of pulmonary embolus in past six months) * Other medical, psychiatric, or…