Do you have Type 2 diabetes and were you diagnosed before the age of 40?

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Are you interested in taking part in a research study that will test a digital programme designed for people with type 2 diabetes (45 years of age and under)?

The DANA study might be for you!

Sign Up HERE

In DANA, you will have access to a digital programme that has been developed in partnership with young adults with lived experience of type 2 diabetes. The programme is called MyDESMOND Connect. An example of some of the things we included through working with young adults with type 2 diabetes includes information about:

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    Diabetes stigma

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    Loneliness and mental health

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    Managing your relationships, social life and family life alongside diabetes

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    Managing work, university, or college alongside diabetes

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    Women’s health and type 2 diabetes

  • Blue male gender symbol with an arrow pointing outward.

    Men’s health and type 2 diabetes

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Additionally, the programme has:

  • Short videos and audio clips of young adults with type 2 diabetes talking about their experiences

  • A private chat forum which can only be accessed by other young adults living with type 2 diabetes

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“We want to see how many young adults with type 2 diabetes register to use MyDESMOND Connect, and whether MyDESMOND Connect can improve their health and well-being.”

If you would like to find out more, or know someone who may be interested, please contact a member of the DANA study team:

Telephone:

0116 258 4251

Sign Up HERE