Helping Latino Families Prevent Diabetes
Preventing Diabetes in Latino Families
This project helps Latino children and families learn healthy habits to lower their chances of developing type 2 diabetes.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Arizona State University-Tempe Campus NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Scottsdale, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11372676 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This project focuses on preventing type 2 diabetes in Latino children and families, a group disproportionately affected by the condition. It builds on previous work showing that lifestyle changes can reduce diabetes risk factors in Latino adolescents. Researchers are now testing a new family-focused program that considers community, family, and individual factors to promote better health behaviors over time. This program aims to be more effective than standard approaches by being culturally sensitive and involving the whole family.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are Latino children and families at high risk for type 2 diabetes, particularly those with obesity or other risk factors.
Not a fit: Patients who already have type 2 diabetes or are not part of a Latino family at risk for the condition may not directly benefit from this specific prevention program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could provide Latino families with effective, culturally tailored strategies to significantly reduce their risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies, like the Diabetes Prevention Program, have shown that intensive lifestyle changes can prevent type 2 diabetes in high-risk adults, and this team has also seen success with lifestyle interventions in Latino adolescents.
Where this research is happening
Scottsdale, United States
- Arizona State University-Tempe Campus — Scottsdale, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Shaibi, Gabriel Quantum — Arizona State University-Tempe Campus
- Study coordinator: Shaibi, Gabriel Quantum
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.