Scottish Study Finds Improvement in Life Expectancy for Patients with Type 1 Diabetes

SUBMITTED BY ADMIN ON WED, 07/01/2015 - 14:37

A major study of patients in Scotland living with type 1 diabetes has found life expectancy has improved in comparison to previous research, although it still lags significantly behind that of the general population without diabetes.

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Patient & Public Involvement Strategy

Submitted by pgmcintosh on Fri, 06/11/2009 - 11:02

The background to this strategy is a commitment by the Scottish Topic-Specific Research Networks (Primary Care, Diabetes, Stroke, Medicines for Children, Mental Health & Dementia) to ensure that patients, those who care for them and the public are actively involved in all aspects of the research process, including shaping the direction of Research Network development.

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Patient Information Leaflet

Submitted by pgmcintosh on Mon, 26/05/2008 - 15:23

Our patient information leaflet about the National Permission to Contact Research Register has just been launched. The leaflet will be available nationally in primary and secondary care waiting rooms/clinics or alternatively downloaded.

(This leaflet has now been withdrawn and a new version released)

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Patient Video Launched

Submitted by ajudson on Mon, 19/05/2008 - 13:31

This five minute video features seven patients who have all taken part in at least one study and features unscripted answers to frequently asked questions from potential research participants. watch it on vimeo here.

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