Helping younger adults with children manage type 2 diabetes.
A pilot trial of an intervention to support initial type 2 diabetes selfmanagement among younger adults with children.
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 ID | NIH-11048917 on NIH RePORTER |
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.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are younger adults aged 21-44 who have recently been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and have children.
Not a fit: Patients who are older than 44 years or do not have children may not receive benefit from this research.
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 performed: 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
Oakland, UNITED STATES
- Kaiser Foundation Research Institute — Oakland, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gopalan, Anjali — Kaiser Foundation Research Institute
- Study coordinator: Gopalan, Anjali
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.