Improving community-led diabetes research and equity

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NIH-funded research New York University School of Medicine · NIH-10927401

This study is all about working with communities to improve diabetes care for everyone, especially those who face challenges, by listening to their needs and building trust with healthcare providers.

Quick facts

Grant typeNIH-funded research
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionNew York University School of Medicine NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (New York, United States)
Project IDNIH-10927401 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research initiative aims to reduce disparities in diabetes care by prioritizing community concerns and enhancing trust in academic and healthcare systems. It provides expert consultations on research methods and frameworks to support community-led research focused on Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) equity. The project emphasizes the importance of community engagement and addresses social determinants of health, utilizing a multidisciplinary approach that includes various research methodologies and ethical considerations. By fostering collaboration between faculty and community experts, the initiative seeks to advance effective interventions for diabetes management.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals from communities disproportionately affected by Type 2 Diabetes, particularly those facing health inequities.

Not a fit: Patients who do not have Type 2 Diabetes or are not part of communities experiencing health disparities may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more equitable diabetes care and improved health outcomes for underserved communities.

How similar studies have performed: Other research initiatives focusing on community engagement and health equity have shown promising results in addressing health disparities.

Where this research is happening

New York, 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 MellitusDiabetes Mellitus
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