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    Volunteers needed for Online Survey for Dissertation

    Hello, I hope everyone is having a lovely holiday weekend so far. My name is Olivia, and I am studying a master’s degree in Occupational Therapy at Brunel University, London. I am looking for volunteers with Type 1 Diabetes to take part in a 20-minute online survey into the relationship...
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  2. Annabel_Barrow

    How has Diabetes affected your self identity?

    My name is Annabel Barrow and I'm looking for participants over the age of 18 with Type 1 or 2 diabetes to take part in my study. With your help, I hope to address an underrepresentation of individual experience in the current diabetic literature and gain an understanding of how diabetes affects...
  3. Annabel_Barrow

    Experiencing pain or discomfort from diabetic neuropathy?

    My name is Annabel Barrow, and I am conducting research into painful peripheral neuropathy and the effect this may have on an individuals self identity and self perceptions. With your help, I hope to address an underrepresentation of individual experience in the current diabetic literature...
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    Research in AI, equality and chronic conditions: Interview participants wanted!

    Hi all, My name is Alexander d'Elia and I'm a PhD student and medical doctor at The University of Liverpool. I am conducting an interview study on how artificial intelligence may impact equality in primary care (GPs) in-between different social groups (income, gender, locality, ethnicity), and...
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    Get involved in Type 2 Diabetes Research!

    Would you like to have the opportunity of winning a £20 Amazon Voucher? Are you 45-69 years old? Then you are the one we are looking for! We are University students conducting a project about Type II Diabetes and its relation to cognitive performance. Our project simply consists of an online...
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    Research Opportunity-Virtual Diabetes Study!

    Research Opportunity My name is Caitlin Gibb, and I am a postgraduate student in the School of Psychology at the University of Surrey. I am studying for a Clinical doctorate in Psychology, which will allow me to become a qualified psychologist. Part of the doctorate involves a large piece of...
  7. P

    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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    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: General Message Board
  8. S

    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...
  9. 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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    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: General Message Board
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    LOOKING FOR PARTICIPANTS FOR STUDY - Type 2 Diabetes and Remote Consultations in General Practice

    Hello everyone! My name is Bhavnisha and I am a medical student at UCL looking to have a chat with people with Type 2 diabetes about your experiences of remote consultations! I would be extremely grateful if you could help me out with this to ensure the best experience for you guys! The...
  11. LilyJeffery

    Opportunity to participate in research exploring T2D lifestyle behaviours for remission (short survey) (UK-based)

    Are you living with Type 2 Diabetes, in the UK, and interested in taking part in a short research study? My name is Lily Jeffery, I am a post-graduate student at Manchester Metropolitan University, completing a MSc in Human Nutrition. I would like to invite you to take part in a short survey...
  12. RachaelKelly

    Participants Needed for Study Exploring Sleep Timing among People with Type 2 Diabetes

    Good morning everyone! :) My name is Rachael and I am a PhD candidate from the Department of Psychology at Maynooth University in Ireland. As part of the requirements for my PhD I have been researching sleep timing and type 2 diabetes. I have just started a new study looking to explore the...
  13. E

    Get involved in some research: Undergraduate research project

    Good Afternoon! Firstly I just want to introduce myself: my name is Eleanor Gladman, and I am a student studying Education Studies and Psychology at Nottingham Trent University. With me being in my final year, I am conducting research which will be written up into a dissertation. This study...
  14. H

    Take part in new research: online survey - Type 2 Diabetes

    Hello, I am a trainee Health Psychologist conducting a study to understand the impact of perceived social connectedness (how connected an individual feels to others) on diabetes related distress and self-management behaviours among individuals living with type 2 diabetes. I would really...
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    Breaking the Chains of Diabetes: A study for people with diabetes [STUDY]

    Hi, My name is Fiona McPherson, and I am leading a PhD study called Breaking the Chains of Diabetes: A study on diabetes patients’ consensus on the need for and kind of physical, psychological and social support to enhance self-management. Are you 18 years old or over? Have you been diagnosed...
  16. M

    Research survey about the management of Type 1 diabetes

    Hi All! My name is Alex and I'm a design student at the University of Leeds. I am currently undertaking a dissertation project surrounding the management of Type 1 diabetes and any products that are used to do this. I am undertaking some broad research to highlight the main problems people have...
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    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: General Message Board
  17. S

    Research Interview- £85 Amazon voucher

    Your voice deserves to be heard. SurveyEngine is conducting a research study involving patients on insulin pen therapies for diabetes. If you qualify, you will be invited to participate in a 90-minute telephone interview at your own convenience. Participants who are eligible and successfully...
  18. A

    Help by participating in my online study for carers!

    Hi all, I am currently carrying out an online survey to collect data for my Masters dissertation and would appreciate if you could help. My research is investigating the impact of caregiver burden on the quality of life in caregivers whose patients have one of several chronic illnesses. This...
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    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: General Message Board
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    Masters Online Study Recruitment: Experiences of stereotyping and wellbeing among Black women with Type 2 Diabetes

    Hello I am Amen, a Masters student at Surrey University. I am currently completing a course in Health Psychology. I have received permission to post about my study here, and would really appreciate anyone who is able to to complete my online survey. Even if you may not meet the criteria for it...
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    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: General Message Board
  20. Dasc_study

    Diabetes and Compassion Study

    We are a research group exploring the effects of self-compassion and mindfulness on the lives of people with Type II Diabetes. As part of our research we are looking for individuals who have type 2 diabetes to take part in an online survey that explores this proposal. It is less known that many...
    • Dasc_study
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    • amazonvoucher anxiety depression diabetesproject mentalhealth participants research research participation self-compassion selfcompassion survey type 2 type2diabetes
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: General Message Board
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