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The Diabetes Research Network is funded by the Department of Health and is part of the UK Clinical Research Network, which is developing support for research in a range of conditions.

Clinical research is the study of a new treatment in human beings, ranging from a new drug or vaccine to education or self management programs.

Research is very important to improve diagnosis and treatment, and possibly help cure or prevent diabetes in the future.

People tend to think involvement in research means participation in a clinical trial. But there are other ways of being involved. Getting involved in research is about people working alongside researchers and becoming actively involved in the research cycle below.

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This could include:

  • Helping to identify important & meaningful research areas
  • Assisting with the design of a research study
  • Helping to promote research across the region

Without people volunteering to participate in clinical trials and research studies, clinical research simply would not happen.

It is vital for progress in healthcare that patients, their carers and family members continue to support clinical trials and research studies by volunteering to participate.

If you would like to find out more about what it is like to participate and what happens during clinical trials and research studies, please contact:

NE&C Diabetes Research Network
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 0191 2418903

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Mailing List

If you would like to be kept up to date with any news and activities of the network you can join our mailing list. To sign up please contact:

NE&C Diabetes Research Network

Email: [email protected]



Myths about Diabetes

Type 2 is a mild form of diabetes………….

People with diabetes cannot have sugar…………..

People with diabetes should eat 'diabetic' foods…..

People with diabetes eventually go blind……….

It's not safe to drive if you have diabetes………..

People with diabetes can't play sport……….

People with diabetes are more likely to get colds and other illnesses……

Having diabetes means you can‘t do certain jobs…..

People with diabetes can‘t wear flight socks…..

People with diabetes can‘t eat grapes, mangoes or bananas......

People with diabetes can‘t cut their own toenails……….

For answers and more information follow these links.....

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