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Diabetes research can’t happen without the help of people living with diabetes

Scientists need your help to prevent diabetes, find new treatments, improve care, and ultimately, find a cure.

Whether it's trying a new treatment, or filling out a questionnaire, research breakthroughs can only happen with your support.

We've answered some common questions about taking part in diabetes research - including who can get involved, the types of studies available, and what the benefits and potential risks are.

Take a look at opportunities for getting involved here. Some you can take part in from home, while others will involve visiting a research clinic. If something catches your eye, get in touch with the study team to find out more. Without you, research can't move forward.

Addressing the care gap for young people with type 2 diabetes

Subtitle:

To explore engagement and implementation of a Digital package for eArly-oNset type 2 diAbetes: a mixed-methods study (The DANA study)

Institution:

University of Leicester

Location:

Online

Tags:

Interview

Dates:

October 2025

March 2026

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:

Reducing stigma for younger women with type 2 diabetes

Subtitle:

Co-designing Multimedia Messages and Resources to Reduce Diabetes Related Stigma and Promote Healthcare Engagement in Women with Type 2 Diabetes (RESET) study

Institution:

King's College London

Location:

Online or in-person

Tags:

Workshop

Dates:

October 2025

Researchers at King’s College London would like to recruit a diverse and inclusive group of women with a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes, aged 18-45 years, to take part in the RESET study, which is looking at how we can improve their experience of healthcare.

Our aim is to address the problem of stigma, which involves feeling judged or excluded because of diabetes. We know from our previous research that stigma affects many women with type 2 diabetes in terms of their physical and mental health and well-being, as well as their interaction with healthcare services.