Understanding how social interactions affect diabetes transitions in older adults
Social Modulation of Transitions in Diabetes: Synthesizing Data Sets and Biomeasure Assays
This study is looking at how the people and social situations around older adults can affect their chances of developing diabetes, and it’s for anyone interested in understanding how friendships and community can help manage or prevent diabetes.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Chicago NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10617335 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how social environments influence the transitions between non-diabetic, pre-diabetic, and diabetic states in older adults. By combining two national datasets and analyzing various biological measures, the study aims to uncover the role of social interactions in diabetes risk and progression. Participants will contribute to a comprehensive understanding of diabetes management and prevention strategies tailored to social contexts. The findings could lead to innovative approaches to reduce diabetes-related complications and improve health outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are older adults who are either non-diabetic, pre-diabetic, or diabetic.
Not a fit: Patients who are younger than 50 years old or those without any risk factors for diabetes may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide insights into how social support can help prevent or manage diabetes in older adults.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that social interactions can positively influence health outcomes, suggesting that this approach may yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
Chicago, United States
- University of Chicago — Chicago, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mcclintock, Martha Kent — University of Chicago
- Study coordinator: Mcclintock, Martha Kent
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.