Dr. Shiyanbola (PI), and Co-Is, Ward (Nursing/Morbridge Center), Lee (Family Medicine/Access Community Health Center), and Sharp (UIC College of Pharmacy) have received a grant award from the UW Institute of Clinical and Translational Research to expand Peers LEAD, an intervention focused on using peer support, education and behavioral-skill building to engage, empower and motivate African Americans with diabetes towards improved medication adherence.