Understanding the causes of type 2 diabetes in young people
Official title: Metabolic, behavioral and social determinants of youth-onset T2D
Funded at Albert Einstein College of Medicine · NIH-11054643 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how things like lifestyle, social situations, and health can affect kids in the Bronx who are at risk for type 2 diabetes, and it aims to find better ways to help them stay healthy.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Albert Einstein College of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Bronx, United States) |
| Project start | March 24, 2023 |
| Project end | January 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $734,852 |
| NIH project number | 5U01DK134988-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11054643 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are children and adolescents at risk for type 2 diabetes, particularly those from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds living in areas with high rates of obesity and socioeconomic challenges.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have risk factors for type 2 diabetes or who are not within the targeted age group may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the metabolic, behavioral, and social factors that contribute to youth-onset type 2 diabetes (YT2D). By establishing a cohort of children at risk for YT2D from the Bronx, the study aims to explore how social determinants of health, such as economic and food insecurity, interact with biological factors to influence diabetes risk. Participants will be monitored using activity trackers and other assessments to gather comprehensive data on their health and lifestyle. The goal is to better understand the unique challenges faced by youth with diabetes and to identify effective prevention strategies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved prevention and management strategies for youth-onset type 2 diabetes, ultimately reducing its prevalence and complications.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in understanding the impact of social determinants on health outcomes, making this approach both relevant and promising.
Where this research is happening
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Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Bronx, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Isasi, Carmen R. — Albert Einstein College of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Isasi, Carmen R.
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.