Preventing Diabetes in Rural Communities
The National Diabetes Prevention Program in Rural Communities
This project helps adults in rural areas learn how to prevent Type 2 diabetes through a special lifestyle program.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Kansas Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Kansas City, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11121785 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Many people in rural areas face a higher risk of Type 2 diabetes and often have limited access to prevention programs. This project aims to bring the proven National Diabetes Prevention Program (NDPP) to these communities. We are exploring how local Cooperative Extension staff can deliver the program, potentially using online group video sessions to make it easier for people to participate from home. The goal is to find effective ways to help rural adults with prediabetes make lifestyle changes and avoid developing Type 2 diabetes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal participants would be adults aged 21 and older living in rural areas who have prediabetes.
Not a fit: Patients who already have Type 2 diabetes or do not live in rural areas may not directly benefit from this specific program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could make effective diabetes prevention programs more available to people living in rural areas, helping them improve their health and reduce their risk of Type 2 diabetes.
How similar studies have performed: The National Diabetes Prevention Program has a strong track record of success, but this project tests a new way to deliver it specifically to rural adults through local extension services and remote learning.
Where this research is happening
Kansas City, United States
- University of Kansas Medical Center — Kansas City, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gorczyca, Anna Michael — University of Kansas Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Gorczyca, Anna Michael
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.