Principal Investigators
Dr. Robin Goland and Dr. Natasha Leibel

Purpose of Study
To evaluate treatment regimens and the clinical course of type 2 diabetes in youth. Three different treatments are compared including 2 oral diabetes medications and an intensive lifestyle program incorporating nutrition, physical activity, and behavior modification

Who is Eligible for the Study?
Age: Between 10 and 17 years old

Type of Diabetes: Type 2 diabetes

Time Commitment: Study visits takes place over 2-5 years. Subjects in the lifestyle program will also have frequent visits with a Personal Activity Leader (PAL).

Contact: Please contact Pat Kringas, RN, at 212-851-5489 or by
email mpk40@columbia.edu