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Sarah C Westen, PhD

Child Psychologist, Clinical Health Psychologist

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Research at a glance

Top areas of exploration

  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 , 8 publications
  • Glycated Hemoglobin , 7 publications
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 , 5 publications
  • Diabetes Mellitus , 4 publications

Research activity

59 publications

801 citations

Why is this important?

Focus

Dr. Westen's patient-oriented research focuses on health engagement, psychosocial adjustment, and implementation science across the continuum of type 1 diabetes and chronic health conditions. Her research has received recognition and support from the National Institutes of Health and the American Psychological Association.

My publications

59 publications

2026

A Pilot Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial to Improve Adherence Barriers for Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes.

The Journal of pediatrics

PubMed Publisher's site

2026

1070-OR: Hemoglobin A1c Reduction after Participation in Blue Circle Health's Novel Type 1 Diabetes Care Program

Diabetes

Publisher's site

2026

1570-P: Improved Diabetes Distress Outcomes in the 2025 Evaluation of Blue Circle Health’s Novel Type 1 Diabetes Care Program

Diabetes

Publisher's site

2026

2069-P: Risk of Suicidal Ideation and Behaviors, Depression, and Anxiety with GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Use in Children and Adolescents: A Target Trial Emulation Study

Diabetes

Publisher's site

2026

Risk of New Headaches Following GLP-1RA Initiation in Older Adults with Type 2 Diabetes: A Target Trial Emulation.

Journal of general internal medicine

PubMed Publisher's site