Evaluating California's Medicaid Coverage for Diabetes Prevention
A Multi-Level Evaluation of California's New Medicaid Coverage for the Diabetes Prevention Program
This study is looking at how California's new Medicaid coverage for the Diabetes Prevention Program can help people with prediabetes, especially in low-income areas, make healthier lifestyle changes to avoid getting type 2 diabetes.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California Los Angeles NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10877802 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of California's new Medicaid coverage for the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP), which aims to help individuals with prediabetes make lifestyle changes to prevent type 2 diabetes. The study will analyze data from Kaiser Permanente Northern California and UCLA to assess the effectiveness of this program, particularly in low-income communities where previous efforts have been less successful. By collecting data from DPP participants and lifestyle coaches, the research will evaluate changes in body weight, blood pressure, and overall program uptake. The findings could inform future diabetes prevention strategies across the United States.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Medicaid beneficiaries in California who are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes.
Not a fit: Patients who are not eligible for Medicaid or who do not have prediabetes may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved diabetes prevention strategies for low-income populations, potentially reducing the incidence of type 2 diabetes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous evaluations of diabetes prevention programs have shown success in improving health outcomes, but this specific approach targeting low-income populations is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
Los Angeles, United States
- University of California Los Angeles — Los Angeles, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Duru, Obidiugwu Kenrik — University of California Los Angeles
- Study coordinator: Duru, Obidiugwu Kenrik
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 below.