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    New Survey Study for People with T1DM!

    Hi! I am a PhD researcher at the University of Manchester. We are running several research projects to help improve the quality of life for people with T1DM. We just released a questionnaire survey that will take less than 20 minutes to complete. You will be compensated for your time with a...
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    LADA NHS update treatment

    Does anyone know any updates on the whole LADA treatment issue - basically it’s not a recognised different form (at least from an NHS perspective) and there is no agreed treatment path. The general recommendation is to start insulin treatment as early as possible (which I have), but without an...
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    Online survey on healthy eating advice & nutrition apps for type 2 diabetes

    We are seeking adults living in the UK to complete a 20-MINUTE SURVEY on: experiences of healthy eating advice received as part of diabetes management interest in using nutrition apps to assist with diabetes management We want to hear from you if: you were diagnosed with type 2 diabetes...
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    Opportunity to contribute to research on gestational diabetes

    Hi everyone, Below is a description of an opportunity to contribute to Diabetes UK-funded research on gestational diabetes at the University of Oxford. As a Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) contributor, your insights will play an important role in shaping the research design and planning...
  5. RebeccaSpencer

    Do you have type 2 diabetes? Tell us about your views on bowel cancer and bowel cancer screening in an online survey

    We are looking for people with type 2 diabetes to take part in an online survey about bowel cancer and bowel cancer screening. Link to the survey: https://leedsbeckettpsych.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cGvnNwgWxJYUONg https://x.com/Rebecca_Spenc/status/1749479916024852528?s=20 This study...
  6. wik1a

    *SURVEY CLOSED* Predictors of psychological functioning among adults with Type 1 Diabetes

    Many thanks to everyone who helped me! Survey is closed and I can start the next step - statistics ;) _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Hello! :) My name is Wiktoria and I am a second-year master’s degree student in psychology at...
  7. magdalena_nov

    Gestational diabetes research - receive £20 for 1 hour of your time!

    Hello everyone, we are conducting research at King’s College London in the Department of Psychological Medicine to understand women’s experiences of a new mobile app for gestational diabetes. The study is open for women from the UK who currently have gestational diabetes or who have had...
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    Research Opportunity: Self-Compassion Intervention for People with Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes

    An online, compassion intervention to improve shame, self-criticism, and physical wellbeing in adults with Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM; T2DM) What is the aim? My name is Hetashi and I am a Trainee Clinical Psychologist. As part of my research, we are exploring whether a four-week...
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    Looking for Study Participants

    Hello all. Posted this a few weeks ago, however I’m still looking for a few more participants. Hoping this might be seen by anyone who missed it last time! I am a MSc Health Psychology student currently researching sleeping interventions for Type 2 Diabetics. I am hoping to recruit...
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    Looking for people to interview about at-home kidney screening and health technology

    Hello! We are researchers from Imperial College London looking for people to interview for a healthcare-related study. The purpose of the research is to understand how, as a person with diabetes and/or high blood pressure, you manage your health, and your thoughts on the increasing use of...
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    Help needed to test web app to prevent Diabetic Foot Ulcers

    Foot Watch is a website that lets you take pictures of your feet at home and have them checked by a podiatrist for the risk of diabetic foot ulcers. We’re planning to test it out in the south of England next month, but before that, we want to make sure it’s as user-friendly as possible. The...
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    Type 1 diabetes research study at Hammersmith Hospital

    We are recruiting healthy adult volunteers to participate in a new study that can potentially lead to new treatments for diabetes. In the study we are infusing the natural hormone alpha-melanocyte stimulatory hormone (alpha-MSH) to find out if it causes a reduction in blood sugar levels. The...
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    Online survey for family, partners, and friends of people living with diabetes and a kidney condition

    Are you a family member, partner or friend of someone living with diabetes and a kidney condition? Participate in this online survey! https://exetercles.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_725d9rMSoarmOr4 Your responses will be used to design a new support programme for family members...
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    Reimagining the medication list - A co-design research study looking for participants

    Hello, I am a Junior Doctor and Master’s degree student at Imperial College London. We have created a research study to learn more about how people with diabetes understand their medications, this includes tablets and insulin. Research has shown that people with diabetes and their healthcare...
  15. Maja_UofS

    Type 2 Diabetes research project - Exploring people’s experiences of online support forums on T2D self-management

    Hi all, My name is Maja and I am a Health Psychology masters student at the University of Stirling. I am conducting an interview study to explore how online support forums influence self-management and interactions with healthcare professionals for those living with type 2 diabetes. The study...
  16. RebeccaSpencer

    Are you a woman with type 2 diabetes? Tell us about your views on taking part in cancer screening in a research interview.

    We are looking for women with type 2 diabetes, who are aged 50 to 74 and live in England, to take part in a research interview about their experiences of and views on cancer screening (please see the below poster). If you are interested in the study and might like to take part, please contact...
  17. mumpredict

    Join research: multiple long-term conditions and pregnancy (focus group)

    We are inviting women and birthing people to participate in an online Focus Group, if you: - are planning a pregnancy or have been pregnant in the last 5 years, AND - have 2 or more long-term physical or mental health conditions before pregnancy This includes both physical (e.g. diabetes...
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    Study on social relationships and diabetes.

    The pandemic and lockdown highlighted the importance of companionship and friendship. Various studies have shown the importance of social ties in relation to health, including reducing risks of heart disease and promoting well-being. I am a student at Durham University, exploring the role of...
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    Do you have an amputation? Please help my research!

    [This study has been approved by Mike @everydayupsanddowns on behalf of Diabetes UK] Hello! :) I am investigating the issues surrounding residual limb health and socket comfort for people with amputations at Imperial College London. I have developed a survey for individuals with amputations...
  20. mollieprice

    Did you find it difficult to look after your diabetes when also having treatments for cancer? We would like to hear about your experiences.

    We are looking for people with diabetes (type 1 or type 2) who are being treated for breast, bowel or prostate cancer (or have been within the last 3 years), to take part in a research interview about their experiences. Please see the below study poster for more information. If you are...
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