INSPIRED: Faster, easier referrals and engagement in diabetes self-management education
Official title: INSPIRED: Implementation of Novel Strategies to Promote Improvements in Referrals and Engagement for DSMES
Funded at University of Kentucky · NIH-11427179 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A Kentucky study is testing ways to get more people with diabetes referred to and participating in diabetes self-management education and support.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Kentucky NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Lexington, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2026 |
| Project end | May 31, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $683,053 |
| NIH project number | 1R01DK149733-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11427179 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults with diabetes in Kentucky who would benefit from DSMES and are seen in participating clinics.
✕Less likely to help
Patients in clinics not enrolled in the participating learning collaboratives may not experience the new referral improvements.
What this research studies
In Kentucky, many people with diabetes don’t get DSMES even though it helps control blood sugar and can save lives. This project tests how clinical teams can work together in learning collaboratives to improve referrals, streamline processes, and engage patients in DSMES, especially in rural areas. The study uses a cluster-randomized design across primary care settings to compare facilitated learning approaches with usual practice. If successful, it could show how to close gaps between evidence and real-world care for diabetes management. The work is led by the University of Kentucky in Lexington and involves local clinics and communities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients could receive DSMES more consistently, leading to better glycemic control and outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Prior evidence shows DSMES improves outcomes, and learning collaboratives have helped implement practice changes in real-world settings.
Where this research is happening
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University of Kentucky
Lexington, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lacy, Mary E. — University of Kentucky
- Study coordinator: Lacy, Mary E.
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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.