Optimizing diabetes self-management programs for people with high burden of disease
Official title: Optimizing Evidence-Based Diabetes Self-Management Programs: Examining the Impact of Contextual Adaptation and Socially Congruent Peer Support
Funded at University of Michigan at Ann Arbor · NIH-11342281 · Data updated 2026-11-12
Aimed at adults with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes, this project tests ways to make diabetes education more engaging and effective in real-world communities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2026 |
| Project end | May 31, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $798,750 |
| NIH project number | 1R01DK147707-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11342281 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults with type 2 diabetes who have poor glycemic control and high risk of diabetes-related complications.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals who already have well-controlled diabetes or who do not participate in education programs may see limited direct benefit.
What this research studies
This project partners with community DSME programs to test how adapting support and adding peer encouragement affects participation and outcomes for adults with high diabetes risk. Researchers will use a hybrid effectiveness-implementation design and a factorial approach to identify which components work best and are cost-efficient in real-world settings. The goal is to help people who struggle the most with managing diabetes to complete education programs and improve their glycemic control.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, more patients with high diabetes burden could complete DSME and achieve better blood sugar control and health outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies show that tailored and peer-supported education can improve engagement and outcomes in DSME, though results vary by context.
Where this research is happening
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University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Shiyanbola, Olayinka — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Shiyanbola, Olayinka
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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.