Helping women with a history of gestational diabetes prevent type 2 diabetes.

A Shared Decision Making Intervention for Diabetes Prevention in Women with a History of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus.

NIH-funded research University of California Los Angeles · NIH-10992133

This study is helping women who had gestational diabetes learn about their options for preventing type 2 diabetes, using a friendly tool that makes it easier for them to choose the best path for their health and lifestyle.

Quick facts

Grant typeR01 grant
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionUniversity of California Los Angeles NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Los Angeles, United States)
Project IDNIH-10992133 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research focuses on women who have had gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and are at high risk for developing type 2 diabetes. It employs a shared decision-making approach, where patients are provided with a decision aid to help them understand their options for diabetes prevention, including lifestyle changes and medication. The goal is to empower these women to make informed choices that align with their preferences and health goals. The study will evaluate the effectiveness and acceptability of this approach in two health systems.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are women who have experienced gestational diabetes and are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes.

Not a fit: Patients who have not had gestational diabetes or those who already have type 2 diabetes may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the incidence of type 2 diabetes in women with a history of gestational diabetes.

How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown success with shared decision-making approaches in diabetes prevention, indicating potential for this method to be effective in this specific population.

Where this research is happening

Los Angeles, United States

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
Conditions adult onset diabetesAdult-Onset Diabetes Mellitusafter gestational diabetes
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