Improving care for veterans with high blood sugar levels
Official title: Improving Care for Veterans with Very Elevated Hemoglobin A1c at Initial Testing
Funded at VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System · NIH-11103977 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at veterans with high blood sugar levels to find ways to help them manage their diabetes better and prevent serious health issues, like amputations, by identifying them early and providing the right support.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 2025 |
| Project end | March 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| NIH project number | 1IK2HX003836-01A2 |
| Project ID | NIH-11103977 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are veterans who have been diagnosed with diabetes and have an initial hemoglobin A1c level of 9% or higher.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have diabetes or whose hemoglobin A1c levels are below 9% may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on veterans who have very high hemoglobin A1c levels, indicating poorly controlled diabetes, at their initial testing. It aims to identify this high-risk group early and assess the effectiveness of interventions to prevent serious complications, such as lower-extremity amputation. By analyzing data from veterans with elevated HbA1c levels, the research seeks to understand the barriers to care and improve health outcomes through targeted strategies. The approach includes early identification and intervention to better manage diabetes in this population.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved diabetes management and reduced complications for veterans with very high blood sugar levels.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that early identification and intervention in diabetes management can significantly improve patient outcomes, suggesting a promising approach for this study.
Where this research is happening
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VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System
Los Angeles, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ly, Dan — VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System
- Study coordinator: Ly, Dan
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.