Improving access to continuous glucose monitoring for children with type 1 diabetes.
Official title: Optimizing Use of Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) to Advance Health Equity Among Youth with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
Funded at Boston Children's Hospital · NIH-11089505 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how things like race and income affect whether kids with type 1 diabetes can use continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), and it aims to find ways to make sure all children have better access to this helpful technology for managing their diabetes.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Boston Children's Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2023 |
| Project end | April 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $192,952 |
| NIH project number | 5K23DK133685-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11089505 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-11 years with type 1 diabetes, particularly those from diverse racial and socioeconomic backgrounds.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have type 1 diabetes or are older than 11 years may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding and addressing the disparities in the use of continuous glucose monitors (CGM) among children with type 1 diabetes (T1D). It aims to analyze how factors like race and socioeconomic status affect access to and effective use of CGM technology. By utilizing statistical analysis and nationwide claims data, the project will identify barriers to CGM use and develop targeted interventions to improve health equity. The ultimate goal is to enhance glycemic control and reduce complications for pediatric patients.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved access to CGM technology for underserved youth with type 1 diabetes, resulting in better health outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that addressing disparities in healthcare access can lead to significant improvements in patient outcomes, suggesting that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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Boston Children's Hospital
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Tremblay, Elise Schlissel — Boston Children's Hospital
- Study coordinator: Tremblay, Elise Schlissel
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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.