Social Support and Social Networks Among Those with Diabetes

Summary

This study will explore how people with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes experience social support. The study will also explore how people with diabetes are connected to other people in their life.

Study participants will be entered into a raffle to win 1 of 4 $100 amazon e-gift cards. There is approximately a 13% chance of winning one of these cards.

Eligibility

Currently recruiting participants: Yes

Eligible gender: Male, Female, Transgender, Other

Eligible ages: 18 to 100

Accepts healthy participants: Yes

Inclusion criteria:

Individuals are eligible to participant if they are:
1) 18 years old or older.
2) Diagnosed with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes.
3) Able to read, write and speak English.

Exclusion criteria:

Individuals are not eligible to participant if they are:
1) Undiagnosed with diabetes.
2) Younger than 18 years old.
3) Currently diagnosed with only gestational diabetes or pre-diabetes.

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Method of contact

Additional information

Contact information

If you would like to learn more about this study or volunteer to participate, please email Garrett Parry at garrett.parry@ucalgary.ca or Dr. Jenny Godley at jgodley@ucalgary.ca.

Principal investigator:

Jenny Godley, PhD, Chair

Clinical trial:

No

REB-ID:

REB23-1005