Better detection and care for eating problems in young people with type 1 diabetes
Official title: Comprehensive Assessment and Response for Eating Disorders in Type 1 Diabetes (CARE T1D)
Funded at Miriam Hospital · NIH-11355997 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This project creates a training program to help diabetes clinic providers spot and respond to eating disorders in adolescents and young adults with type 1 diabetes.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R03 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Miriam Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Providence, United States) |
| Project start | May 5, 2026 |
| Project end | April 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $111,750 |
| NIH project number | 1R03DK147792-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11355997 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adolescents and young adults with type 1 diabetes receiving care at participating pediatric endocrinology clinics, especially those at risk for or showing signs of disordered eating.
✕Less likely to help
People without type 1 diabetes, older adults, or patients already receiving specialized eating-disorder treatment may not benefit directly from this program.
What this research studies
From a patient perspective, the team is adapting an evidence-based pediatric training program so endocrinology providers can recognize eating disorders that are specific to type 1 diabetes, including dangerous insulin manipulation for weight loss. They will train clinic staff, introduce routine screening tools, and provide guidance for conversations, safety planning, and referrals. The program is focused on adolescents and young adults seen in pediatric diabetes clinics and will be refined with feedback from patients and providers. Over two years the team will pilot the training in participating clinics and improve it based on real-world use.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients could get earlier identification and more informed care for disordered eating, reducing risks like diabetic ketoacidosis, organ damage, and death.
How similar studies have gone: General pediatric provider trainings for eating disorders have shown promise, but no established program exists specifically for youth with type 1 diabetes, so this is a novel, adapted approach.
Where this research is happening
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Miriam Hospital
Providence, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Warnick, Jennifer Lynn — Miriam Hospital
- Study coordinator: Warnick, Jennifer Lynn
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.