Improving diabetes self-management education for underserved populations
DP24-004, PRC Core: Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
This study is working to make diabetes education and support programs better and easier to access for people with diabetes, especially those in underserved communities like American Indian, African American, Hispanic/Latino, and rural areas, so they can manage their health through good eating, exercise, and taking their medications.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chapel Hill, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10874969 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing diabetes self-management education and support (DSMES) programs to improve health outcomes for individuals with diabetes, particularly among underserved populations such as American Indian, African American, Hispanic/Latino, and rural communities. The project aims to identify and implement innovative strategies to increase the accessibility and effectiveness of these programs, which are crucial for managing diabetes through healthy eating, physical activity, and medication adherence. By collaborating with local health departments and community organizations, the research seeks to bridge the gap between research findings and practical applications in public health.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals diagnosed with diabetes, especially those from American Indian, African American, Hispanic/Latino, and rural backgrounds.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have diabetes or those who are not part of the targeted underserved populations may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved diabetes management and health outcomes for millions of individuals, particularly those in high-risk communities.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that effective implementation of diabetes self-management education can significantly improve health outcomes, indicating a strong potential for success in this approach.
Where this research is happening
Chapel Hill, United States
- Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill — Chapel Hill, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ammerman, Alice S — Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
- Study coordinator: Ammerman, Alice S
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 below.