Understanding daily activities of veterans with Type 2 diabetes
Real-World Assessment of Daily Functioning in Veterans with Type 2 Diabetes
This study is looking at how veterans with Type 2 diabetes handle their daily routines, especially when it comes to staying active and taking their medications, to find out what challenges they face and how to help them live healthier, happier lives.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | VA San Diego Healthcare System NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Diego, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11055329 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how veterans with Type 2 diabetes manage their daily activities, focusing on self-management behaviors like physical activity and medication adherence. By using accelerometers to track physical activity in real-time, the study aims to capture the variability in daily functioning and the impact of comorbid symptoms such as mood and stress. The goal is to better understand the barriers veterans face in maintaining their health and to identify strategies that can improve their quality of life and glucose control.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are veterans diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes who are seeking to improve their daily self-management and physical activity levels.
Not a fit: Patients without a diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes or those who are not veterans may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved self-management strategies for veterans with Type 2 diabetes, enhancing their daily functioning and overall quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that real-time monitoring of physical activity can effectively improve self-management behaviors in chronic conditions, suggesting a promising approach for this study.
Where this research is happening
San Diego, United States
- VA San Diego Healthcare System — San Diego, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wooldridge, Jennalee S — VA San Diego Healthcare System
- Study coordinator: Wooldridge, Jennalee S
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.