Adapting the NIMHD Research Framework for Type 2 Diabetes-Related Disparities

Monica Diaz; Morgan E. Braxton; Eyitayo O. Owolabi; Timian M. Godfrey; Mantej Singh; Aliria M. Rascón; Gabriel Q. Shaibi

doi:10.1007/s11892-025-01580-8

Adapting the NIMHD Research Framework for Type 2 Diabetes-Related Disparities

Monica Diaz, Morgan E. Braxton, Eyitayo O. Owolabi, Timian M. Godfrey, Mantej Singh, Aliria M. Rascón, Gabriel Q. Shaibi

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Abstract

Purpose of Review: Type 2 diabetes (T2D) disproportionately impacts minority populations. The National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) developed a research framework to encourage health disparities research that considers a multi-level, multi-domain perspective. The purpose of this review was to describe evidence on the levels and domains that influence T2D disparities among minority populations and use this information to adapt the NIMHD Research Framework for T2D. Recent Findings: Screening identified 108 articles published between 2017 and 2023 covering 74,354,597 participants. Articles were classified under the following domains, Biological (18), Behavioral (22), Physical/Built Environment (19), Sociocultural Environment (42), and Health Care System (31). Article levels of influence included Individual (73), Interpersonal (18), Community (36), and Societal (10). Findings were used to adapt the NIMHD Research Framework with an eye towards advancing T2D-related health equity. Summary: The results of this review confirm the complex nature of T2D-related disparities and support the notion that drivers operate within and between multiple levels and multiple domains to influence T2D-related outcomes across the lifespan.

Original language	English (US)
Article number	24
Journal	Current diabetes reports
Volume	25
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s11892-025-01580-8
State	Published - Dec 2025
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Health disparity
Health equity
Minority and vulnerable populations
Minority health
Type 2 diabetes mellitus

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Internal Medicine
Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

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