Helping younger adults with children manage type 2 diabetes.
Official title: A pilot trial of an intervention to support initial type 2 diabetes selfmanagement among younger adults with children.
Funded at Kaiser Foundation Research Institute · NIH-11048917 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is creating a special online program to help younger adults with type 2 diabetes, especially those with kids, manage their health while juggling parenting, and it includes family support to encourage healthier habits.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Kaiser Foundation Research Institute NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Oakland, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | March 10, 2025 |
| Project end | February 29, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $324,883 |
| NIH project number | 1R01DK139225-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11048917 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are younger adults aged 21-44 who have recently been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and have children.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are older than 44 years or do not have children may not receive benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a tailored program to support younger adults, particularly those with children, in managing their type 2 diabetes. It recognizes the unique challenges these individuals face, such as balancing parenting responsibilities with their health needs. The program will be delivered virtually and aims to incorporate family involvement to encourage healthy behaviors. By addressing specific barriers and motivators, the intervention seeks to improve glycemic outcomes during the critical year following diagnosis.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved diabetes management and healthier lifestyles for younger adults with children.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that tailored interventions can effectively improve health outcomes in specific populations, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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Kaiser Foundation Research Institute
Oakland, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gopalan, Anjali — Kaiser Foundation Research Institute
- Study coordinator: Gopalan, Anjali
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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.