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Enhancing Diabetes Education through Tailored Intervention for Black Africans

Award Number: K99DK146112
ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF DIABETES & DIGESTIVE & KIDNEY DISEASES
OPDIV: NIH
AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY
AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: TRAINING/TRAINEESHIP
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 09/01/2026
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 08/31/2028

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Enhancing Diabetes Education through Tailored Intervention for Black Africans - MODIFIED PROJECT ABSTRACT: Diabetes is a leading cause of death and disability, contributing significantly to both economic and health burdens. While diabetes education is the cornerstone of effective management, tailored programs for African immigrants are scarce. However, access to and utilization of diabetes education remain low, particularly among increasing population of African immigrants who face unique barriers such as cultural, linguistic, and social challenges. Evidence shows higher diabetes prevalence, risk factors, and outcomes among African immigrants compared to other populations. Additionally, their healthcare needs are often grouped with other populations, limiting culturally tailored care. Addressing these disparities requires diabetes education tailored to African immigrants to improve access, engagement, and health outcomes. This application has the following research aims: Aim 1 will adapt an evidence-based diabetes education to meet the cultural needs of African immigrants with T2D by conducting interviews and administering surveys as well as engaging implementation science framework for the adaptation. Aim 2 will examine the preliminary efficacy of the tailored diabetes education on diabetes-related outcomes through a pilot study among African immigrants with T2D. Aim 3 will identify the implementation determinants and strategies for the tailored diabetes education using the iterative Practical, Robust Implementation and Sustainability Model (iPRISM). Aim 4 will evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, and pragmatic implementability of the tailored diabetes education for African immigrants with T2D. This research will lay the groundwork for a R01 grant focused on a culturally tailored diabetes education intervention for African immigrants living with T2D. Dr. Leshi has assembled a transdisciplinary mentorship team of NIH-funded scholars in health disparities and implementation science, along with a comprehensive training plan. The K99/R00 training objectives will allow Dr Leshi to do the following: (1) gain advanced skills and knowledge in community-engaged research, recruiting and retaining underserved populations in research, (2) develop skills and expertise in implementation science and behavioral health intervention studies, and (3) Engage in professional development activities, build professional network with academics working with African immigrants, and strengthen grantsmanship to establish an independent line of research. Dr. Leshi’s long-term goal is to become an independent investigator focused on developing and implementing community-engaged research to improve cardiometabolic health outcomes of underserved populations and promote approaches that improve overall quality of life.


Issue Date FY	Funding FY	Legal Entity Name	Legal Entity Address	Legal Entity City	Legal Entity State	Legal Entity Zip Code	Legal Entity COUNTY	Legal Entity COUNTRY	Assistance Listing	Award Code	Budget Year	Action Date	Action Type	Action Amount

Issue Date FY: 2026 ( Subtotal = $90,000 )
2026	2026	UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON	301 UNIVERSITY BLVD	GALVESTON	TX	77555	GALVESTON	USA	Diabetes, Digestive, and Kidney Diseases Extramural Research	000	1	9/1/2026	NEW	$90,000
														Subtotal = $90,000

Grand Total All Awards = $90,000

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Enhancing Diabetes Education through Tailored Intervention for Black Africans

Award Number: K99DK146112

ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF DIABETES & DIGESTIVE & KIDNEY DISEASES

OPDIV: NIH

AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY

AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: TRAINING/TRAINEESHIP

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 09/01/2026

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 08/31/2028

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