DISCOVERY of Risk Factors for Type 2 Diabetes in Youth
We are studying adolescents who may be at higher risk of getting type 2 diabetes, as they go through puberty. Our goal is to identify early signs that might help predict who will develop the disease.
Why this Research Matters
Type 2 diabetes is a medical condition that occurs when your body has high blood sugar. By learning what factors lead to adolescents developing type 2 diabetes, we can create better methods to treat and prevent the disease.
What to Expect
If you/your child joins this study, we will perform brief physical exams and ask about your health. We will use a needle in your arm to take blood samples. We will also ask you to give a urine sample. We will ask you to fill out surveys about your health and daily habits. We will have you drink a sugary drink and then we will take multiple blood samples to see how your body responds to sugar. We will also place a small sensor on your upper arm to continuously track the amount of sugar in your blood. You will wear this sensor for 2 weeks.
Study Duration
You/your child will be asked to come to study visits at Children’s Hospital Colorado twice a year over the course of 2-4 years.
Who can Participate
You/your child may be able to join this study if you are a girl between 9-13 years old OR a boy between 10-14 years old. Your/your child’s BMI must be at or above the 85th percentile. A doctor will need to check other details about your child’s health history to see if they can take part.
Study ID
Protocol Number: 24-0361
Compensation Information
Meet the Team
Principal Investigator