Type 2 diabetes trends and early-life risks in Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander youth
Population-based Incidence, Time Trends, and Early Life Factors Associated with Type 2 Diabetes Among Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Adolescents and Young Adults
Looks at how often young Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander people develop type 2 diabetes and whether childhood factors like early weight are linked to that risk.
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-11264945 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This project uses health records from millions of Kaiser Permanente members to track how often adolescents and young adults from Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander backgrounds develop type 2 diabetes over time. Researchers will examine childhood and early-life information—such as birth data, BMI percentiles, and prior medical visits—to see which factors are tied to later diabetes. The team will separate different Asian and Pacific Islander subgroups instead of combining them so important differences aren’t hidden. The findings aim to point to high-risk groups and modifiable early-life risks that could shape earlier detection and prevention.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Best matches adolescents and young adults of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, or Pacific Islander descent who are Kaiser Permanente members with accessible childhood health records.
Not a fit: People who are not Kaiser Permanente members, older adults outside the study age range, or individuals without early-life medical records are unlikely to participate or benefit directly from this work.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Could help doctors identify high-risk youth earlier and guide prevention strategies tailored to Asian American and Pacific Islander communities.
How similar studies have performed: Other large population studies have documented rising youth-onset type 2 diabetes, but few have focused on Asian American and Pacific Islander subgroups at this scale, making this a novel large-scale effort built on prior epidemiologic findings.
Where this research is happening
Oakland, UNITED STATES
- Kaiser Foundation Research Institute — Oakland, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kubo, Ai — Kaiser Foundation Research Institute
- Study coordinator: Kubo, Ai
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.