Previous studies

Diabetes support research advisory group
Helping improve digital support for people with type 2 diabetes
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Acceptability of time restricted eating
Gathering opinions on time restricted eating (TRE)
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SACRED
Bringing together people of South Asian heritage to help develop a set of culturally appropriate outcomes for people living with heart disease and/or diabetes.

FreeDM2
Measuring the impact of using the FreeStyle Libre 3 glucose monitoring system on glucose control for people with type 2 diabetes.

Type 2 diabetes and eating behaviours
Exploring the experiences of people with type 2 diabetes to understand how distress and eating behaviours, including binge eating, can influence how supportive they find healthcare professionals.

T2D: Diet and activity messaging
Understanding people’s views on how text messages about diet and physical activity might support people with type 2 diabetes to better manage their condition.

Using biomarkers to predict CKD in diabetes
Developing research investigating if microRNA biomarkers can help predict kidney disease in people with type 2 diabetes.
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EXTOD-Immune
Investigating whether a home-based exercise programme can help people recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (T1D) slow down the progression of the disease.

Diabetes and mental health: Focus group
Understanding the experiences of people living with diabetes, how this affects mental health, as well as how mental health issues can impact on the ability to manage diabetes.
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OFFSET
Investigating the effects of a time restricted eating programme on blood sugar control for people who have been told they are at risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

Diabetes: Anxiety and low mood
Study looking to understand why some people with diabetes experiences low mood and anxiety.

Path Feel
Looking at the effects of wearing vibrating insoles in day-to-day life and assess whether they can improve balance and increase physical activity.

MIDDAS-Type1
Testing two low-calorie diets aimed at helping people with type 1 diabetes lose weight and improve blood glucose control.

Actiste
Investigating whether a new portable self-management system can help people with diabetes manage their blood glucose levels, adhere to treatment plans and improve quality of life.

GrafMed Ryset
Investigating the benefits of using new materials to develop products to help manage diabetic foot ulcers.

Gendius 21
Gathering opinions on a new research project investigating whether artificial intelligence can be used to predict risk.

STEP HFpEF study
Investigating how well a new drug works at helping people lose weight and reduce symptoms of heart failure.

My Diabetes IQ
Gathering patient views and experiences to develop a new online tool to support clinical decision making when caring for people with diabetes.

Time restricted eating
Investigating if time restricted eating can improve blood sugar control in people at risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

Prioritising action on diabetes
Understanding the social and cultural factors relating to type 2 diabetes and how they impact people diagnosed with the condition.

Diabetes and weight loss plans
Understanding what matters most to people living with type 2 diabetes when looking at weight loss plans and diets.

Diabetes My Way
Investigating if a new online system can help people with type 2 diabetes manage their condition.

Prevalence of depression in diabetes
Understanding how living with diabetes can affect people’s day-to-day life experience and mood.

Motivate T2D
Discovering the best ways to support people with type 2 diabetes increase physical activity.

SMARTSOLE
Looking to understand if a smart insole can help improve balance for people with diabetic neuropathy.

PONTIAC II
Investigating if medications currently prescribed to treat people with diabetes and heart problems could be used to prevent heart problems.

Maturity-onset diabetes of the young (MODY)
Investigating the genetic causes of diabetes to identify cases of MODY.
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