Improving diabetes management through digital storytelling for Latinx individuals
Official title: Factors influencing positive change in glycemic control and Type 2 diabetes self-management behavior among Latinx individuals in a digital storytelling intervention: A mixed-methods study
Funded at Mayo Clinic Rochester · NIH-10996101 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how sharing personal stories through videos can help Latinx people with type 2 diabetes manage their health better and control their blood sugar, by making healthy habits more relatable and inspiring.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Mayo Clinic Rochester NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Rochester, United States) |
| Project start | December 1, 2023 |
| Project end | November 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $77,284 |
| NIH project number | 5F32DK135200-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10996101 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Latinx individuals diagnosed with type 2 diabetes who are seeking to improve their self-management skills.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not Latinx or those without a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how digital storytelling can help Latinx individuals with type 2 diabetes improve their self-management behaviors and glycemic control. By creating narrative-based videos that resonate with the community, the study aims to enhance understanding and acceptance of healthy behaviors. Participants will engage with these stories to gain knowledge and motivation for behavior change, which may lead to better health outcomes. The research will also explore how individual characteristics like age and social support affect the impact of these interventions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved diabetes management and health outcomes for Latinx individuals.
How similar studies have gone: While digital storytelling has shown promise in other contexts, this specific approach with Latinx individuals and type 2 diabetes is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
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Mayo Clinic Rochester
Rochester, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lohr, Abby — Mayo Clinic Rochester
- Study coordinator: Lohr, Abby
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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.