Tracking diabetes types in young adults using electronic health records in Pennsylvania
Official title: DP20-001 Electronic Health Record-based Surveillance of Diabetes by Type in Young Adults in Pennsylvania
Funded at Geisinger Clinic · NIH-10852796 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how common type 1 and type 2 diabetes is among young adults in Pennsylvania, using health records to get a clearer picture of the situation and help improve diabetes care in the area.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Geisinger Clinic NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Danville, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2020 |
| Project end | September 29, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $250,000 |
| NIH project number | 5U18DP006509-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10852796 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are young adults aged 18 to 44 living in Pennsylvania who have been diagnosed with diabetes.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside the age range of 18 to 44 or those living outside Pennsylvania may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the prevalence of type 1 and type 2 diabetes among young adults aged 18 to 44 in Pennsylvania by utilizing electronic health records (EHR). The study aims to overcome the limitations of traditional surveillance methods, which have not effectively captured the rising incidence of diabetes in this age group. By analyzing over two decades of EHR and claims data, the research will provide timely and sustainable insights into diabetes trends in a region known for its high prevalence. This information will help inform public health strategies and improve diabetes management.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better understanding and management of diabetes types in young adults, ultimately improving patient care and outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies using EHR-based surveillance have shown promise in tracking diabetes trends, indicating that this approach could be effective in this context as well.
Where this research is happening
-
Geisinger Clinic
Danville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hirsch, Annemarie Gregory — Geisinger Clinic
- Study coordinator: Hirsch, Annemarie Gregory
Related research
Other NIH-funded projects on the same topics.
-
HEARTS hypertension and diabetes care in Guatemala
This grant tests how well the HEARTS primary care model works in Guatemala to improve blood pressure and blood sugar control for patients.
-
Retinal signals in early diabetes and how they affect vision
This grant looks at how diabetes changes the signals in the retina that control vision, with a focus on inner retinal cells and how these changes may lead to vision problems.
-
Integrated Heart Health: A HEARTS-based approach to hypertension and diabetes in Guatemala
A study tests a team-based, stepwise care model to improve blood pressure and blood sugar control for people with both hypertension and diabetes in Guatemala.
-
Bringing WHO HEARTS-D diabetes care into Bangladesh cities
A program to help urban clinics in Bangladesh adopt WHO HEARTS-D guidelines to improve detection, treatment, and control of type 2 diabetes.
-
AI-powered fundus imaging to screen for type 2 diabetes
A mobile AI tool uses eye images to help screen adults for type 2 diabetes in clinics or communities.
-
AI-powered eye imaging to screen for type 2 diabetes with a mobile phone
A plan to use AI on smartphone retinal images to help spot type 2 diabetes early, especially in people who may not have easy access to care.
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.