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    Approved Detecting risk of type 2 diabetes from voice study

    This study conducted by Royal Holloway, University of London and DDM Health is exploring the potential of using voice recordings to identify individuals at risk of developing type 2 diabetes. We are looking for people with and without type 2 diabetes to share their voice. Your participation...
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    Amendment to forum rule B11

    Hello, We just wanted to make all members of the community aware of a slight rule amendment to rule B11. It is as follows: "Forum members will be asked to remove avatars judged unacceptable. The moderator and admin teams may also remove avatars without warning. Further action may be taken...
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    Forum nominations 2023

    ***ELECTION UPDATE*** Hi, thank you all for taking part in the nominations and this year's election process. As we only have a few new mods joining the team there is no need for an election, and we will be welcoming the new mods lovinglife TriciaWs ianf0ster Joining the returning members of...
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    Approved Co-designing support with and for young women with Type 1 Diabetes

    If you are a young woman (aged 18-25) with Type 1 Diabetes and want to make your views and ideas heard within the development of a self-management support tool then you are invited to become a part of our co-design team. You will work together with other young women with Type 1 Diabetes and...
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    Forum upgrade

    Hi everybody - just a note to say that the forum upgrade has now finished. The forum should now be faster, lighter, and speedier to load. We'll be changing a few of the colours today and over the weekend, so watch this space! :)
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    Approved Voice activated assistants - what do you think?

    We are looking at the role of voice activated devices, such as Alexa, in improving health and wellbeing. You can help by answering 5 questions about the features you would like to see. https://www.research.net/r/MiiDDM There is also an opportunity to take part in a study evaluating these...
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    Approved Diagnosed with type 2 diabetes for 18+ months?

    Have you been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes for more than 18 months? Get involved in a research study with UCL, to help us learn about people's experiences using a digital app aimed to support the adoption of a healthier diet and improve symptoms of type 2 diabetes. Register your interest...
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    Forum moderator nominations 2022 - now open!

    Hi everyone! It's that time of the year again where we look to refresh the panel of moderators who volunteer to moderate the Diabetes.co.uk Forum. Forum moderator nominations 2022 are open! We're pleased to open up nominations for members to become a forum moderator for 2022-2023. @Andydragon...
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    Approved Prediabetes or T2D diagnosis in the last 12 months?

    Have you been diagnosed with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes? Get involved in a research project looking at the adoption of a healthier diet with the use of a digital app. To get involved please visit: https://bit.ly/grostudys
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    Important! Forum election RESULTS

    Dear all - thank you so much for voting in the Diabetes Forum Moderator Elections. The 8 moderators elected are (in no particular order): @searley @EllieM @Andydragon @Antje77 @Jaylee @VashtiB @Rachox @Goonergal Congratulations to everyone. New moderators - welcome :) we will be in touch over...
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    Approved Type 2 diabetes during reproductive years study recruiting women aged 18-45

    King's College London are conducting a research study and are seeking participants to get involved. Are you interested in sharing your experiences of living with type 2 diabetes in reproductive years? This research is exploring the impact of type 2 diabetes on women’s health and well-being...
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    Approved COVID-19 survey

    Hi everyone - there has been lots of talk about COVID, health, and apps/data over the last few months - both on the forum and in the media in general. Digital healthcare has seismically come into its own in the last 3 months. Smart phone apps, including ones supported by governments, are being...
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    Moderator Elections 2019 - Voting Now CLOSED - Thank you everyone who voted.

    Everyone, thank you so much for the good, varied and lively nominations process you provided for the current round of Moderator Elections. Thank you to all those accepting their nomination, and to those who felt unable, or unwilling to accept at this time, your consideration is appreciated very...
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    300,000 members - thank you

    The Diabetes Forum has reached 300,000 members (last night, in fact!). We just wanted to share a huge thank you to each and every single community member. Members of the Diabetes Forum have been integral to the change in diabetes understanding in the UK (and further afield) - and we have done...
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    Fasting success stories

    We are gathering stories of type 2 diabetes remission with fasting stories for a petition to the ADA to publicise that fasting is a reasonable and 100% natural treatment. We're looking to hear from people who have used therapeutic fasting to help manage their health conditions - and the...
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    Test Our Apps Before Anyone Else - Become A Beta Tester!

    We're looking for BETA testers to help us test the apps we make here at DCUK, including the Low Carb Program app, Diabetes Forum app and our top-secret projects! Want to get involved with testing our iOS, Android and web apps? Just leave your details below!Please click on the link below...
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    Accessibility

    We are committed to providing a forum platform that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability. We are actively working to increase the accessibility and usability of our platform and in doing so adhere to many international standards and guidelines. This...
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    Happy New Year

    Hope everyone had a great Christmas - just a note to say Happy New Year to you and your loved ones. We have lots of things planned for 2018 - in January the site will be moving to https and a new DCUKiD login will be added to make forum, education and site access easier. There may be a day or...
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    BETA testers wanted: Help us test the Low Carb Program on iOS, Android and web

    Hi everyone - We're looking for people to help us test the Low Carb Program app and provide feedback and critique to help us enhance the Low Carb Program experience. If you'd like to get involved, please complete this Google form to register your interest: Help us test the Low Carb Program
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    Get involved: Royal Holloway, University of London study on Creation and Sharing on Diabetes Online

    We are looking for interview participants for a study on “Knowledge Creation and Sharing on Diabetes Online Communities”. The study is led by Dr Roberta Bernardi and Dr Philip Wu from Royal Holloway, University of London in collaboration with Diabetes.co.uk. The interviewer will ask you...