# Identifying Household Diabetes Risk for Family Diabetes Prevention Using Electronic Health Records

**Authors:** Tainayah W. Thomas, Holly Finertie, Arjun Silverberg, Maher Yassin, James E. Patino, Lisa G. Rosas, June Tester, Luis A. Rodriguez, O. Kenrik Duru, Julie A. Schmittdiel

PMC · DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.51823 · JAMA Network Open · 2026-01-13

## TL;DR

This study uses health records to assess diabetes risk in households of adults with prediabetes to help prevent diabetes in families.

## Contribution

The study introduces a novel approach to diabetes prevention by analyzing household-level risk factors using EHR data.

## Key findings

- Household members of adults with prediabetes show increased diabetes risk.
- Shared household environments may contribute to diabetes risk among family members.

## Abstract

This cohort study uses electronic health record (EHR) data to evaluate diabetes risk factors among household members of adults with prediabetes.

## Linked entities

- **Diseases:** diabetes (MONDO:0005015), prediabetes (MONDO:0006920)

## Full-text entities

- **Diseases:** Diabetes (MESH:D003920)

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## References

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