How climate and social factors affect blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes
Official title: Personal and social-built environmental factors of glucose variability among multi ethnic groups of adults with type 2 diabetes
Funded at Yale University · NIH-10838114 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how hot weather and different social settings affect blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes, aiming to help people manage their condition better as climate change impacts our lives.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Yale University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New Haven, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $542,727 |
| NIH project number | 3R01DK132069-02S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10838114 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adults with type 2 diabetes, particularly those living in areas affected by extreme temperatures.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without type 2 diabetes or those living in stable climates may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how extreme temperatures and social environments influence blood sugar variability in adults with type 2 diabetes. By using continuous glucose monitoring, the study aims to understand the relationship between climate change, dehydration, and insulin resistance. It focuses on multi-ethnic groups to capture diverse responses to these environmental factors. The findings could lead to better management strategies for diabetes in the context of climate change.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide insights that help improve blood sugar control and reduce complications for patients with type 2 diabetes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that environmental factors can significantly impact diabetes management, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
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Yale University
New Haven, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Nam, Soohyun — Yale University
- Study coordinator: Nam, Soohyun
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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.