The ADRIFT Lab

Being adrift captures the vulnerability of emerging adults who have left the safe harbor of adolescence and are navigating the open ocean of independence without a safety net. Our research hopes to provide an anchor.

Vision Statement

We envision a standard of diabetes care where financial distress is treated as a vital clinical metric—creating a future where every emerging adult is equipped with the skills and support to manage their health free from the fear, shame, and medical risks of the financial burden of diabetes.

Mission

To transform the treatment of type 1 diabetes in emerging adulthood by scientifically validating the lived experience of financial toxicity through rigorous qualitative inquiry, thoughtful measurement development, and novel psychoeducational interventions, empowering emerging adults to navigate financial barriers without compromising their clinical outcomes or emotional well-being.