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Has anybody seen the Clemson University breakthrough on reversing hardening of the arteries in Chronic Kidney Disease? CKD occurs in a lot diabetes patients and so does hardening of the arteries. It's a major cause of mortality and quality of life issues, so reversing it is a breakthrough for...

This page entitled "Before you read another health study, check who's funding the research": https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2016/dec/12/studies-health-nutrition-sugar-coca-cola-marion-nestle says "New York University nutrition professor Marion Nestle began informally tracking studies...

Hello, I am doing some research into the effectiveness of a Plant-Based/Vegan diet in the treatment or management of Type II diabetes. I was wondering if anyone has any experience implementing this diet as a form of treatment and if it did or didn't work for you. Any help is appreciated. Thank...

How come the NHS, GPS or DNs does not provide any care plans for individual patients? I actually ended up formulating my own care plan on a daily/weekly basis from doing my own research.

http://www.diabetesincontrol.com/study-assesses-risk-of-developing-diabetes-reversing-prediabetes/?utm_source=TrendMD&utm_medium=TrendMD&utm_campaign=trendmd_0

I have copied the following extracts from this new study published in Medscape, because it seems to me very important for most members of this Forum, and because I know some members don't want to sign up to the likes of Medscape themselves even though it is free and above suspicion. However, I...

Hello everybody! I am currently a student at Canadian International School in Singapore. As a part of my recent assessment in Science class, I have been assigned to write an essay about hormonal therapies and their impacts on certain areas. I decided to choose insulin therapy since its very...

A researcher at the University of Virginia School of Medicine was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and quickly figured out how to eat to his meter to keep his blood glucose levels in check. He's even gotten a grant to do a little trial on type 2 patients with his "alternative strategy" using CGM...

Hello! I am a product design researcher from Brunel University. I would like to identify exsisting problems on the current design of the glucosemeter and redesign it. Please note that core technology of the glucosemeter cannot be changed as it its under FDA regulations (e.g. making the process...

Hi, I was recently tested for diabetes, fortunately the results were negative. So I'm researching data on the rise in diabetes type 2 and was astounded to find such high figures on the prevalence page (http://www.diabetes.co.uk/diabetes-prevalence.html). There was a significant amount of data...

Hello, A friend is doing a university medical degree and was looking to gather some diabetes related data using a survey. I just wanted to check if survey links are allowed on this forum before posting it? Thanks, NiVZ

There is a clinical research study going on at The University of Cambridge where we require the assistance of those aged between 18-40 diagnosed with type 1 very recently. If you are interested to help us please call or email the study team on 01223 762327 or email [email protected] It...

Hi, I'm currently studying Product Design at Nottingham Trent University and I'm in the process of developing a product that aids the life of those with Type 2 diabetes. My current route is heading down a re-design of the current insulin pens and monitors out on the market at the moment. I...

Hi all, Me and a friend are going to do our MSc. thesis next semester. We are both studying computer science and want to explore the possibilities of developing some kind of decision support system to help diabetics with their everyday medical decisions. I have the disease myself and know that...

Hello there, I am a final year psychology student at the university of Glasgow and I am currently recruiting diabetics to take part in a focus group on the influence of the media on perceptions of diabetes. I was wondering if there would be anyone on here who lives in the Glasgow area and able...

Hi everyone!! I am a type 1 diabetic who is currently doing a dissertation in the perception of diabetes in the media! I was hoping that some of you could help me by telling me your experiences with diabetes in the media. I am planning conducting a focus group, as well, to gain perceptions from...

Hi All, I was wondering if anyone in the community could help me - as I sit here bored, frustrated and a bit disenchanted by my job, day dreaming of doing something I am passionate about. I have always wanted to do my PhD, I currently have my masters in Organisational Psychology however my...

Just had an eye test. Optometrist says that I have the early signs of developing cataracts, which he says is down to age, and has no connection with diabetes. Not knowing much about the connections, if there are any? I'm wondering if there is any research available into this aspect?

Hi there, I live and work in Toulouse, France, alongside many other Anglophones in a very large aircraft manufacturer who shall remain nameless. I was diagnosed as Type 2 a year ago and have been cracking on with managing the condition with the French health service, who have been cracking...

Saw this and thought some may be interested: Http://but.ly/22fXS67 Seems to conclude that we could all do with pumps...