Understanding disparities in managing type 1 diabetes
Disparities in the management and prognosis of type 1 diabetes
This study looks at how people with type 1 diabetes from different backgrounds in the U.S. manage their condition and uses technology, aiming to understand how these differences affect their health and well-being, so we can find better ways to support everyone living with diabetes.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Johns Hopkins University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11010837 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how type 1 diabetes is managed across different racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups in the United States. It aims to analyze trends in the use of diabetes technologies and assess how these disparities affect glycemic control, morbidity, and mortality rates. By utilizing a large administrative claims database, the study will also develop a simulation model to better understand the impact of these disparities on life expectancy and complications. The findings will help identify critical gaps in care and inform strategies to reduce health inequities for individuals with type 1 diabetes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals of all ages diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, particularly those from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Not a fit: Patients with type 2 diabetes or those without access to diabetes management technologies may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved management strategies and reduced health disparities for patients with type 1 diabetes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in identifying health disparities in diabetes management, indicating that this approach is both relevant and necessary.
Where this research is happening
Baltimore, United States
- Johns Hopkins University — Baltimore, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Fang, Michael — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Fang, 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.