How personal and social environments affect blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes
Personal and social-built environmental factors of glucose variability among multi ethnic groups of adults with type 2 diabetes
This study is looking at how your daily habits, feelings, and social life affect blood sugar levels if you have type 2 diabetes, using special devices to track your glucose in real-time, so we can find better ways to help you manage your diabetes.
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 ID | NIH-11088214 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how various personal and social factors influence fluctuations in blood sugar levels among adults with type 2 diabetes. By utilizing continuous glucose monitoring technology, the study aims to gather real-time data on lifestyle behaviors, emotional well-being, and social environments that may impact glucose variability. Participants will be monitored to understand how their daily activities, sleep patterns, and dietary choices contribute to their blood sugar control. The goal is to identify effective strategies to reduce glucose variability and improve overall diabetes management.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults diagnosed with type 2 diabetes who experience fluctuations in their blood sugar levels.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have type 2 diabetes or those with type 1 diabetes may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to personalized interventions that significantly improve blood sugar control and reduce complications for patients with type 2 diabetes.
How similar studies have performed: While continuous glucose monitoring has shown success in managing type 1 diabetes, this approach focusing on type 2 diabetes and its associated factors is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
New Haven, United States
- Yale University — New Haven, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Nam, Soohyun — Yale University
- Study coordinator: Nam, Soohyun
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.