Preventing Diabetes in Latino Communities with Smartphones and Videos
Diabetes prevention intervention for Latinos combining smartphone continuous glucose monitoring and narrative video clips
This project helps Latino adults at risk for type 2 diabetes learn how to prevent it using a smartphone app with continuous glucose monitoring and engaging video stories.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Children's Hospital of Los Angeles NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11141033 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
We are exploring a new way to help Latino adults prevent type 2 diabetes. Our approach combines a smartphone app that tracks blood sugar continuously with short, culturally relevant video stories. These videos share experiences and tips from others, aiming to make healthy lifestyle changes easier and more personal. We hope this combination will empower individuals to make informed choices about their health and reduce their risk of developing diabetes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are Latino adults who are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes and are comfortable using smartphone technology.
Not a fit: Patients who already have type 2 diabetes or are not at risk for it would likely not benefit from this prevention-focused program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could offer an accessible and effective way for Latino adults to prevent type 2 diabetes and improve their long-term health.
How similar studies have performed: While individual components like continuous glucose monitoring and narrative health education have shown promise, combining them in this specific way for diabetes prevention in this population is a novel approach.
Where this research is happening
Los Angeles, United States
- Children's Hospital of Los Angeles — Los Angeles, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Goran, Michael Isaac — Children's Hospital of Los Angeles
- Study coordinator: Goran, Michael Isaac
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.