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Background and study aims The study aims to recruit individuals with diabetes or a pre-diabetic condition. We will collect information and blood samples from patients once a year at a time convenient to the individual and the research team (normally at the same time as their annual diabetes check). The information collected from this study will be used in research into how diabetes affects individuals in the setting of it being a chronic disease. The aim of this study is to establish a database of information of adult participants diagnosed with impaired glucose tolerance. This database will be used to explore the psycho-social aspects of diabetes in the context of it being a chronic disease. Also, the database will be used to develop partnerships with other researchers to advance diabetes research for the benefit of individuals with diabetes. Who can participate? Individuals who are 18 years or older with confirmed diabetes or abnormal glucose tolerance. Individuals must be willing and able to attend annual appointments at clinical study recruitment site centre. What does the study involve? The study involves an annual study visit where non-invasive clinical measurements will be taken, along with a questionnaire, blood and urine samples. What are the possible benefits and risks of participating? As this study is does not involve any intervention then the risks to participants are minimal. Where is the study run from? The study is currently run from the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, UK. There is a network of other centres throughout the West Midlands who are also participating in this study. When is the study starting and how long is it expected to run for? The study started in September 2012 and is expected to run until April 2022. Who is funding the study? Novo Nordisk A/S (USA) Who is the main contact? Jayne Robbie Diabetes Research Unit Nuffield House Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham B15 2TH UK

Critère d'inclusion

• Diabetes Research Network

Liens

• ictrp
• isrctn