Support program to help younger parents manage new type 2 diabetes
A pilot trial of an intervention to support initial type 2 diabetes selfmanagement among younger adults with children.
A virtual, family-focused program offering tailored help for younger adults newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes who have young children.
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 ID | NIH-11298949 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
You would join an online program designed specifically for parents who were recently told they have type 2 diabetes. The sessions mix practical coaching, behavior-change tools, and activities you can do with your young children to make diabetes care fit family life. The program was built from interviews with parents about real barriers like time and priorities, and it focuses on improving blood sugar control during the first year after diagnosis. This pilot tests whether the approach is acceptable and helpful for younger parents balancing diabetes care and childcare.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Adults (roughly ages 21–44) recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes who are parents of young children and interested in a virtual, family-focused support program.
Not a fit: People who were diagnosed long ago, who do not have young children, who cannot use virtual services, or who need intensive medical therapies immediately may not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could help younger parents reach better early blood sugar control and make diabetes management easier to fit into family routines.
How similar studies have performed: Some virtual and family-based diabetes programs have shown promise, but a tailored, parent-focused intervention for newly diagnosed younger adults is relatively new and is being piloted here.
Where this research is happening
Oakland, UNITED STATES
- Kaiser Foundation Research Institute — Oakland, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gopalan, Anjali — Kaiser Foundation Research Institute
- Study coordinator: Gopalan, Anjali
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.