Researchers at University College London are looking for people aged 18-50 who were diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in the last five years to take part in a study of the immune system responsible for destruction of insulin-producing cells. They hope that this will help develop future treatments for type 1 diabetes.

The study will include administration of drugs (via small tube inserted in the vein and under the skin) and giving blood and lymph node samples (via a small needle similar to the one used for standard blood tests).

Researchers at The University of Leicester would like to recruit people aged over 18, with type 2 diabetes and of Black African or Black Caribbean heritage, to take part in a study that will assess a new diabetes information and support programme designed for people of Black African and Black Caribbean heritage (the HEAL-D programme). 

Those who are eligible and consent to participate will be randomly assigned to one of two groups:

Researchers at Ulster University would like to recruit people aged 18 years and above, who are a resident in the UK (England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland) and have a body mass index (BMI) of 25 kg/m2 or more to take part in a study investigating links between people's natural sleep patterns (whether you're a morning or evening person), eating habits, exercise routines, and daily lifestyle.

Researchers at the University of Essex would like to recruit undergraduate university students living with type 1 diabetes between the ages of aged 18-25 years old to take part in a study that aims to understand how students live with type 1 diabetes at university over time.

In this study, you will complete 4 interviews and online surveys every 2-3 months for one year. The interviews and surveys will be held online. Interviews will ask you questions about your experience living at university and surveys will ask you specific questions about your health, behaviour, and wellbeing.

Researchers at the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust would like to recruit people aged 18 and over, living with type 2 diabetes and have or have had diabetic foot ulcer to to take part in a study. They're testing their new healthcare package MiFoot for preventing heart attacks and strokes and early death.

People living with diabetes should see a dietitian as soon as they are diagnosed and have regular, on-going reviews.

Researchers at Anglia Ruskin university would like to recruit people who have received care from a dietitian in the UK to take part in a study that is aimed to understand people's opinions on and experiences of dietitian care.   

The study involves a short survey about your experience of dietitian care, which will last about 15 minutes.  

Researchers at the University of Sheffield would like to recruit people aged 18 and over who have been diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes for a minimum of one year. The study aims to understand what psychological factors (things linked to your thoughts, feelings, and personality that influence how you behave and experience the world) may be linked to your mental health and diabetes management.

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Researchers at Queen Mary University of London and the University of Bath are inviting adults (18+) to take part in the DWELL study — a project focused on improving emotional wellbeing for people living with diabetes.

Researchers at University of Liverpool would like to recruit people over 18 with painful diabetic neuropathy to take part in a study. They want to hear from the community, to highlight the main issues that people face daily, throughout their patient journey in accessing care and support, and identify priorities for improved patient care. 

Researchers at the University of Leicester and the Leicester Diabetes Centre are recruiting people with type 2 diabetes aged 18-45 years that were diagnosed before the age of 40 to participate in the DANA study. As part of this study, participants will be given access to a digital self-management programme that has been developed in partnership with young adults with lived experience of type 2 diabetes.

 The programme is called MyDESMOND Connect and includes: