Investigating diabetes trends and risk factors in Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander youth
Official title: Population-based Incidence, Time Trends, and Early Life Factors Associated with Type 2 Diabetes Among Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Adolescents and Young Adults
Funded at Kaiser Foundation Research Institute · NIH-11058294 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking into why more young people, especially those from Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander backgrounds, are developing type 2 diabetes, and it aims to find ways to help prevent this by understanding the factors that contribute to it.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Kaiser Foundation Research Institute NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Oakland, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | January 28, 2025 |
| Project end | December 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $711,791 |
| NIH project number | 1R01DK139116-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11058294 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander adolescents and young adults who are at risk for or diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside of the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding the rising incidence of type 2 diabetes (T2D) among adolescents and young adults, particularly those of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander descent. It aims to identify early life factors and trends associated with T2D in these populations, which are often underrepresented in health studies. By analyzing diverse samples and population-based data, the research seeks to uncover modifiable risk factors and health disparities that contribute to the increasing rates of diabetes. The findings could inform early detection strategies and interventions tailored to these specific communities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved early detection and prevention strategies for type 2 diabetes in high-risk youth populations.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in identifying health disparities and risk factors in other minority populations, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights for Asian American and Pacific Islander youth.
Where this research is happening
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Kaiser Foundation Research Institute
Oakland, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kubo, Ai — Kaiser Foundation Research Institute
- Study coordinator: Kubo, Ai
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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.