Improving How Diabetes Education is Implemented in Communities
Official title: DP24-004, PRC: Core, University of Pittsburgh Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Research Center
Funded at University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh · NIH-11423364 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A nationwide effort to tailor and spread diabetes self-management education in communities so more people can benefit from proven, equitable care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Pittsburgh, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2024 |
| Project end | September 29, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $1,000,000 |
| NIH project number | 5U48DP006792-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11423364 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Individuals with diabetes who participate in or benefit from diabetes education and support programs in community settings.
✕Less likely to help
Patients in areas without ready access to implemented DSMES or those not engaged with the community partners may see limited benefits.
What this research studies
This grant supports using real-world methods to tailor and spread diabetes self-management education and support in local communities. The team will work with community partners to identify barriers and tailor strategies that fit local contexts, aiming to reduce disparities in diabetes care. The approach emphasizes collaboration with community organizations and healthcare providers to implement and sustain evidence-based practices.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients could receive more effective, equitable diabetes education and support in their own communities.
How similar studies have gone: Prior studies show that tailored, community-engaged strategies can improve uptake of diabetes education, though results vary by context.
Where this research is happening
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University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rogal, Shari S — University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
- Study coordinator: Rogal, Shari S
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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.