Finding ways to reduce diabetes risks for women after pregnancy complications.
Official title: Policy levers to reduce racial-ethnic inequities in diabetes after gestational diabetes
Funded at Columbia University Health Sciences · NIH-11094148 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how different racial and ethnic groups, especially women of color, are affected by diabetes after having gestational diabetes, and it aims to find ways to improve health support for these women during their recovery after pregnancy.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Columbia University Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | December 9, 2023 |
| Project end | February 29, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $570,471 |
| NIH project number | 5R01DK134725-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11094148 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are women of color who have had gestational diabetes and are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who have not experienced gestational diabetes or do not belong to racial-ethnic groups disproportionately affected by diabetes may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the racial-ethnic disparities in diabetes risk following gestational diabetes, particularly focusing on women of color. By linking birth certificate data with health records, the study aims to identify neighborhood and structural factors that contribute to these disparities. The goal is to develop policy interventions that can help reduce these inequities during the critical postpartum period when women are recovering from pregnancy. The research emphasizes understanding the broader social context affecting health outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to targeted policies that significantly reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes in women who have experienced gestational diabetes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in addressing health disparities through policy interventions, indicating that this approach has potential for meaningful impact.
Where this research is happening
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Columbia University Health Sciences
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Janevic, Teresa — Columbia University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Janevic, Teresa
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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.