Improving culturally safe care for fasting Muslims with diabetes during Ramadan
Official title: Enhancing culturally safe healthcare for fasting Muslims during Ramadan
Funded at University of Idaho · NIH-11373001 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A study to help doctors and dietitians better support adults with Type 2 diabetes who fast during Ramadan, so they stay healthier.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Idaho NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Moscow, United States) |
| Project start | July 19, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $180,557 |
| NIH project number | 5R16GM154706-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11373001 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults (21+) with Type 2 diabetes who observe Ramadan and seek care from or interact with dietitians in the United States.
✕Less likely to help
Adults with diabetes who do not fast during Ramadan or do not seek dietary guidance may see little direct benefit.
What this research studies
This project focuses on understanding how dietitians currently care for Muslims with diabetes who fast during Ramadan and what gaps exist in that care. It will gather dietitians’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices through surveys and focus groups. It will also collect perspectives from Muslims with diabetes about the care they receive during fasting and use those insights to inform practical guidelines.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients could receive more culturally appropriate and safer guidance during Ramadan fasting.
How similar studies have gone: Prior work has identified gaps in culturally tailored diabetes care; this study aims to integrate both provider and patient perspectives to develop practical guidelines.
Where this research is happening
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University of Idaho
Moscow, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lane, Ginny — University of Idaho
- Study coordinator: Lane, Ginny
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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.