Understanding metabolic health changes during puberty
Metabolic Health during Puberty: the Healthy Start Study
This study is looking at how puberty affects metabolic health and insulin levels in kids, especially those with Type 2 Diabetes, to better understand how their health changes during this important time.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Colorado Denver NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Aurora, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-10878968 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how metabolic health and insulin regulation change during puberty, particularly focusing on youth-onset Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). It aims to fill gaps in knowledge about the physiological changes that occur during this critical developmental period and how prior metabolic health influences these changes. By following a cohort of children from pregnancy through puberty, the study will collect data on various risk factors and their impact on metabolic health. This longitudinal approach will help identify patterns and predictors of T2D in youth.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation include children aged 0-21 years, particularly those with risk factors for obesity and Type 2 Diabetes.
Not a fit: Patients who are not within the age range of 0-21 years or do not have risk factors for Type 2 Diabetes may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved strategies for predicting and preventing Type 2 Diabetes in children and adolescents.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in understanding metabolic health through longitudinal studies, but this specific focus on puberty and youth-onset T2D is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
Aurora, UNITED STATES
- University of Colorado Denver — Aurora, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Dabelea, Dana — University of Colorado Denver
- Study coordinator: Dabelea, Dana
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.