Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 27, Number 1, 1 January 2010 — Diabetes study seeks new moms [ARTICLE]

Diabetes study seeks new moms

New mothers who had had diabe-

tes during their last pregnancy have until Oct. 31, 2010, to sign up for a free program to encourage mothers of infants to heeome more physically active. The Cancer Research Center of Hawai'i is seeking about 100 moms for the Nā Mikimiki study, whieh is open to all ethnicities. Eligible moms should live on O'ahu, be healthy enough to walk briskly, be between 18 and 45 years old, and have a baby 2 to 12 months old. Women who have had gestational diabetes in their last pregnancy are at higher risk for developing type 2 diabetes in the future. Native Hawaiians, other Pacific Islanders and Asian Americans are typically under-represented in physical activity and gestational-diabetes research. "Understanding how to increase and sustain physical activity in new mothers, especially ethnic minorities with a history of gestational diabetes, and assessing physical activity and sedentary behaviors are major goals of this project," said Kara Saiki, project manager. Participants will receive free information and advice to help them heeome more active. They will also receive $60 in gift cards. For information or to sign up, eall 441-8199 or email namikimiki® crch.hawaii.edu.