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Change in the accuracy of continuous glucose monitoring systems over time

This study is for people without diabetes aged between 18-45. It's a great chance to see what your husband, wife, daughter, son or friend goes through on a day-to-day basis by using a continuous glucose monitoring system and blood glucose checks with portable glucometers.

Testing will be performed in the Exercise Physiology Laboratory of the Schoold of Sport Science, Exercise and Health at The University of Western Australia (UWA). You will be required to visit the laboratiry on six occations in addition to a session to fit the continuous glucose monitory system (CGMS).

To find out more or to express your interest in getting involved contact either Katherine Iscoe on 6488 3181 or Dr Paul Fournier on 6488 1356. 
 

Are you a healthy, physically active young adult with type 1 diabetes?

Have you ever noticed that your blood glucose levels have risen after exercise and you couldn’t explain why? Have you ever wondered what effect different types of exercise can have on your blood glucose levels? Currently our diabetes research team at the University of Western Australia and the Telethon Institute for Child Health Research are interested in finding out the answers to these questions. Recently we discovered that exercising very intensely for about 10 seconds can actually cause blood glucose levels to go up!!

Early next year we will be running a study exploring whether a hypo a few hours before a sprint will affect how much the 10-second sprint causes blood glucose levels to increase. We will also be investigating whether it makes a difference if the hypo happens during the day or at night. If you have type 1 diabetes, are aged between 15 and 25 years and have a HbA1c < 9.5%, you are eligible to enter this study.

If you’d like to learn more about how your blood glucose level responds to exercise and you’re interested in being involved in this research, please don’t hesitate to contact Ray Davey on 6488 3181 or daveyr01@student.uwa.edu.au



Do you have type 2 diabetes and are currently taking Metformin?

The keogh institute is looking for people with type 2 diabetes who currently take Metformin but their diabetes is not adequately controlled, to assess a new type 2 diabetic medication over a two year period, which may give better diabetic control.

If you:
  • Aged between 18 and 80 years
  • Have type 2 diabetes 
  • Have a HbA1c between 6.5% and 10.0% then you are eligible to enter this study.

This study has been approved by the Sir Charles Gairdner Ethics Committee. please phone mercy on 9346 2008 at the keogh institute or email her for information on mercy@kimr.org


Do you have type 2 diabetes?

Volunteers are required by the school of medicine and pharmacology at royal perth hospital

Men with type 2 diabetes and abnormal blood fat levels have been shown to have an increased risk of heart disease. We wish to study a group of men with type 2 diabetes to investigate if a cholesterol lowering medication improves the process by which blood fats are circulated and metabolised by the body. This will involve 13 visits to our department over a 38 week period. Blood samples will be collected from you during the study.

We are seeking:

  • Men aged 18 - 75 
  • With type 2 diabetes 
  • Using cholesterol lowering medications 
  • Non – smokers

If you are interested in participating in this research, please contact Sandy Hamilton form the School of Medicine and Pharmacology on 9224 0318 or sandy.hamilton@uwa.edu.au This study has been approved by the Royal Perth Hospital Ethics Committee.


Treatment trial for weight management seeks volunteers!

Diabetes WA and researchers from the University of Western Australia are working together in a trial comparing two different approaches for weight management among those with type 2 diabetes. 

Over the next 12 months we will offer individuals the opportunity to take part in either a dietetic or psychological treatment programme, each lasting for 3 months. those agreeing to participate must be willing to receive either treatment approach, as they will be unable to select which treatment they are allocated.

The good news is that we know that both treatments are generally helpful for weight management, and all treatment will be provided free of charge. So if you have type 2 diabetes, are overweight, aged between 18 and 70 years, are not using insulin therapy, and are able to attend diabetes wa headquarters in Subiaco for regular treatment, please contact us for more information on 1300 136 588 or email us at
info@diabeteswa.com.au


Volunteers Needed For Health Science Study
 
We are seeking overweight males with and without type 2 diabetes and males that are not overweight between the age of 25 and 60 years.

The purpose of this study is to test whether the amount of free radical and damage level of muscle proteins are increased in males with insulin resistance and diabetes. By providing evidence that such damages are involved, this could constitute a first step toward the discovery of a poorly understood mechanism of insulin resistance in diabetes and the development of new strategies for the treatment of this disease involving for instance the use of antioxidants.

If you agree to take part in this study, you will be required to visit the Exercise Physiology Laboratory of the School of Sport Science, Exercise and Health at the University of Western Australia on two separate occasions. You will receive a free detailed assessment of your body fat percentage using a DEXA scanner and a measurement of your glucose tolerance.

Please contact Ken at chenw07@student.uwa.edu.au or 0402 346 958 (hp) if you are interested in participating or if you would like to have further information.


Short-term trial of legumes for blood glucose control in those with type 2 diabetes

Researchers from the University of Western Australia are seeking volunteers for a short-term trial of the effects of lupin and soy on blood glucose and insulin among those with type 2 diabetes.

Volunteers must have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes within the last 10 years, be aged between 35 and 65 years and cannot be taking insulin. We ask that volunteers attend Royal Perth Hospital for 3 study visits, each lasting 5 hours. During each visit volunteers will be requested to consume a beverage (containing lupin, soy or neither) and blood samples will be taken to assess changes in blood glucose and insulin.

For more information, please contact Emma Dove on 9224 0341 or emma.dove@uwa.edu.au. This study has been approved by Royal Perth Hospital Ethics Committee.


Do you have type 2 diabetes and renal insufficiency?

The keogh institute is looking for type 2 diabetics who have moderate renal insufficiency to assess a new type 2 diabetic medication for 24 weeks, which may give better diabetic control. 

If you are :

  • Male or female
  • Aged between 18 and 85 years
  • Have type 2 diabetes
  • Between 6.5% and 10.0% moderate to severe renal insufficiency defined by gfr below 50 you are eligible to enter this study.

This study has been approved by the bellberry ethics committee. please phone mercy on 9346 2008 at the keogh institute or email her for information on mercy@kimr.org


New study for people with type 2 diabetes - volunteers wanted

The keogh institute is conducting a study with type 2 diabetics who are currently uncontrolled on premixed insulin and are considering changing to basal + regimen which may control your diabetes better. 

If you are :

  • Male or female
  • Over 18 years of age
  • Have type 2 diabetes and are currently uncontrolled on premixed insulin and have hba1c between 7% and 10% 

You are eligible to enter this study. This study has been approved by the bellberry ethics committee. Please phone Smilja on 9346 2008 at the Keogh Institute or email her for information on smilja@kimr.org


Insomnia study

Do you have type 2 diabetes mellitus, and are currently under medication? Do you wake up and are unable to go back to sleep most nights? Does your lack of sleep affect your daytime functioning? Are you aged 18 or over? If you have answered 'yes' to the above questions you may be interested in knowing more about this study. For further information, please contact one of the facilities below: Swan Valley Primary Care and Research Centre, Midland: 9250 6065; Captain Stirling Medical Centre, Nedlands: 9389 8566 or 0413 009 959 


Participants needed for a study at UWA and PMH 

Do you have type 1 diabetes and are you currently using a pump? We are exploring the effect of a single 10 second sprint on blood glucose levels in type 1 diabetes. We are seeking males aged 18 - 30 years who have type 1 diabetes and use an insulin pump. The study involves a completing a single sprint on a stationary bike, as well as a general test of fitness (conducted over two separate appointments). If you are interested in attending or require further information, please contact Avril Fahey (ph.0410 222 077) or Niru Ratnam (ph: 9340 8671). This study has ethics approval by Princess Margaret Hospital. 


Using continuous glucose monitoring systems during exercise
 
This study will test whether a continuous glucose monitor’s alarm set at 5.5 mm will prevent low blood sugar caused by exercise in individuals with type 1 diabetes mellitus both during (30 minutes) and while recovering from (2 hours) moderate-intensity exercise in comparison to no alarm. 

Subject criteria:

  • 15-35 years of age
  • Male or female
  • Clinical diagnosis of type 1 diabetes for more than 6 months
  • Stable insulin regimen (i.e. either pump or daily injections) with no plans to change method during study
  • No diabetes-related complications
  • Regularly physically active (more than 90 min moderate-intensity activity/week) 

*All study participants will be able to use a continuous glucose monitoring system for a total of 6 days.  If you would like to learn more about participating in this or other studies please contact katherine on (08) 6488 3181 or email her at iscoek01@student.uwa.edu.au


Thiamin study

Volunteers aged between 18-65 years are required for a thiamin study. The study needs people who are aware of being hyperglycemic in pre-diabetic ranges, or who are at the risk of hyperglycemia (e.g. overweight people, having a family history of diabetes or having a history of gestational diabetes) 

Volunteers must:

  • Not smoke
  • Not drink more than 2 standard alcoholic drinks per day
  • Not be on vitamin supplements
  • Not be diagnosed with diabetes or any serious diseases
  • Not be on chronic medications for systemic illness 

further information is available at the following website: http://www.publichealth.curtin.edu.au/projects/thiamin/thiaminstudy.cfm


Patient volunteers needed for UWA study!


We are seeking individuals:

  • aged 18+ yrs
  • In the perth metropolitan area
  • Living with a medical condition such as diabetes, arthritis, stroke, ms, asthma, heart failure, kidney problems, lymphoma, thyroid problems, etc 

Volunteers will be examined by a supervised medical student in a clinical setting at UWA for teaching purposes. No treatment will be offered and all tests are non-invasive. Travel reimbursements are available.  To register your interest or for further information please contact dr nicole koehler on 9449 5179 (tue, wed, or thurs morning) or e-mail nicole.koehler@UWA.edu.au

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