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

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.

Researchers at the NIHR Bristol Biomedical Research Centre, University of Bristol, would like to recruit people

•  aged 12 to 25 and;
• diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (diagnosed for 3 months or more) 

to take part in a study to test a new survey measuring the variety of ways young people manage insulin, food, and activity.

Researchers at the University of Exeter are inviting British Bangladeshi adults (aged 18 and over) with type 2 diabetes to take part in a study exploring how psychological, cultural, and behavioural factors influence diabetes management and how people manage their treatments. The study aims to understand what helps or hinders British Bangladeshis in following their treatment plans, with the goal of informing more culturally sensitive and accessible diabetes care.

Researchers at The University of Surrey would like to recruit women (18 years old and over) living with type 2 diabetes in the UK, to take part in a study that asks about discussing sexual health during diabetes care. 

Researchers would like to speak to any woman in this group, regardless of age, religion, ethnicity, or other background. 

Researchers at the University of Reading are looking for participants aged 18-65 who have either prediabetes, a history of previously treated hypertension, or high blood pressure. The study will explore how consuming fermented dairy products (like yoghurt) is linked with cognitive (thinking), mood, and health measures. 

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: