Using social factors to find and help people at high risk for diabetes
Harnessing social determinant of health data to identify and engage high risk, socially vulnerable populations for diabetes prevention
This study is looking at how things like income and access to healthy food can impact your chances of getting type 2 diabetes, so we can find ways to help those who might be at risk but aren't getting the care they need.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Alabama at Birmingham NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Birmingham, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11064011 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding how social factors, like income and access to healthy food, affect the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. By integrating social determinants of health data with traditional clinical risk models, the project aims to identify individuals who are at high risk for diabetes but may not be receiving adequate preventive care. The goal is to create targeted interventions that can help these vulnerable populations access the resources they need to prevent diabetes. This approach recognizes that health is influenced by a variety of factors beyond just medical history.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults over 21 years old who are at high risk for developing type 2 diabetes due to social and economic factors.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have any social vulnerabilities or are not at risk for diabetes may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective diabetes prevention strategies tailored to the needs of high-risk populations.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promise in using social determinants of health to improve health outcomes, indicating that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
Birmingham, United States
- University of Alabama at Birmingham — Birmingham, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Howell, Carrie R. — University of Alabama at Birmingham
- Study coordinator: Howell, Carrie 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 below.