Lay summary
Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is one of the most common childhood diseases and is estimated to affect roughly 20,000 individuals and whānau in New Zealand. The consequences of living with T1D are numerous and include negative impacts on brain function as well as on mental wellbeing due to intensive T1D management. Rangatahi Māori experience significant inequities in diabetes-related outcomes. We hypothesise that T1D may have negative consequences on educational outcomes, and Māori may be disproportionately affected.
This activation grant seeks funding to establish a research team with the diverse skillsets required to develop this research project and undertake some exploratory research to explore this hypothesis. The team will include researchers who specialise in Māori health, Māori education, big data, diabetes, and education, as well as clinicians. The team also prioritises capacity and capability building of emerging researchers.