Impact of discrimination stress on cardiovascular health in young adults with Type 1 diabetes

Young Adult with Type 1 Diabetes’ Discrimination Stress and Cardiovascular Health

NIH-funded research Case Western Reserve University · NIH-10995920

This study is looking at how stress from discrimination impacts heart health in young adults with Type 1 diabetes, and it wants to hear your experiences to help find better ways to support your health through things like diet, exercise, and sleep.

Quick facts

Grant typeFellowship grant
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionCase Western Reserve University NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Cleveland, United States)
Project IDNIH-10995920 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research investigates how discrimination stress affects cardiovascular health in young adults living with Type 1 diabetes. It focuses on understanding the social and environmental factors that contribute to health disparities in this population. By examining behaviors such as diet, physical activity, and sleep, as well as health factors like body mass index and blood pressure, the study aims to identify ways to improve cardiovascular health outcomes. Participants will share their experiences to help inform better health practices and policies.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are young adults under 21 years old who have been diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes and may experience discrimination.

Not a fit: Patients who do not have Type 1 diabetes or are over 21 years old may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved cardiovascular health and quality of life for young adults with Type 1 diabetes.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that addressing social determinants of health can lead to improved health outcomes, suggesting this approach may be effective.

Where this research is happening

Cleveland, 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.
Conditions Adult-Onset Diabetes Mellitus
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