How diet affects the risk of developing diabetes after acute pancreatitis.

Dietary Predictors of New-Onset Diabetes following Acute Pancreatitis in the DREAM Study.

NIH-funded research Pennsylvania State Univ Hershey Med Ctr · NIH-11143920

This study is looking at how different eating habits, especially plant-based and Mediterranean diets, can help prevent diabetes in people who have had acute pancreatitis, so if you've experienced this condition, your dietary choices might play a big role in your health!

Quick facts

Grant typeCareer grant
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionPennsylvania State Univ Hershey Med Ctr NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Hershey, United States)
Project IDNIH-11143920 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research investigates the relationship between dietary habits and the onset of diabetes in patients who have experienced acute pancreatitis. The study focuses on analyzing various dietary patterns, particularly plant-based and Mediterranean diets rich in antioxidants, to understand their impact on blood glucose levels and overall health. By examining longitudinal dietary data, the research aims to identify specific dietary predictors that could help prevent diabetes in these patients. The principal investigator, Dr. Djibril M. Ba, is supported by a team of experts in biostatistics, gastroenterology, and nutritional epidemiology to ensure a comprehensive approach.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who have recently experienced acute pancreatitis and are interested in dietary interventions.

Not a fit: Patients who have not had acute pancreatitis or those with pre-existing diabetes may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to dietary recommendations that significantly reduce the risk of diabetes in patients recovering from acute pancreatitis.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in dietary interventions for diabetes prevention, suggesting that this approach could be effective.

Where this research is happening

Hershey, 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.
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