Alberta Diabetes Institute

New study alert !

New Study Alert!

The University of Calgary is still looking for people with Type 2 Diabetes to participate in a project on food insecurity. If you are interested you can get in touch with us, or reach out to their team directly: [email protected]

If you're looping and are available tonight to provide feedback on your experience please reach out to [email protected]!

New study alert!

Do you have type 1 diabetes (T1D)? If you have T1D and do not always know when you have low blood sugar and have needed help to treat your blood sugar, you may be able to take part in the VX20-880-101 Study. Men and non-pregnant women between the ages of 18 and 65 who are diagnosed with T1D may be eligible to participate in this clinical research study. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety, tolerability, and effectiveness of an investigational islet cell infusion, called VX-880. This study consists of a screening visit up to 90 days before receiving the infusion and a procedure to infuse the investigational treatment. You will need to attend follow-up visits monthly after the infusion for the first year and about every three months after for approximately five years. You will also receive several medicines before, during, and after the infusion of the islet cells and will be asked to take medicines for the entire duration of the study. You will be monitored throughout the study using continuous glucose monitor, which will be provided to you.

Talk to your doctor and visit T1DiabetesTrial.com to learn more.

Diabetes and Physical Activity/Exercise Research Symposium June 2023

WHO? Open and FREE to all individuals, interested in learning more about diabetes and exercise.

WHAT? An opportunity for individuals to gain knowledge about the recent findings in the field of diabetes and exercise.

WHEN? June 10th, 2023. From 8AM to 2PM.

WHERE? Alberta Diabetes Institute, 112 St NW, Edmonton, AB, T6G 2T9.

Lunch and light refreshments will be included. This is a free event, but registration is required...use the link below to let us know that you're coming!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1tGCL1XUH6rYYsSDdee7q3lMYVB8QXLiIQTg4WQOTw9A/viewform?edit_requested=true

UPDATE: Anti-obesity drug for children approved by Health Canada Andrea Haqq is leading a new anti-obesity drug trial and genetic study at the Alberta Diabetes Institute

Can a glucose sensor improve your blood sugar?

A continuous glucose monitor is a sensor the size of two stacked quarters worn on the arm for 14 days. This sensor lets you measure your blood sugars with a swipe of your phone. We are interested in whether wearing these monitors can help get your blood sugars down to healthy targets.
In this research trial, half of the participants, randomly selected, will be provided with three FreeStyle Libre 2 sensors. All patients will get virtual visits with a diabetes educator to help improve their diabetes.

You may be eligible if you ..... have type 2 diabetes... have HbA1c (a measure of blood sugar control) higher than 7.0%... are not using insulin.

Participation involves two in-person study visits, each an hour long, and blood work. Compensation is provided for time and inconvenience.

This study is performed by researchers at the University of Alberta (Ethics ). Please see the poster to request more information about this research opportunity!

https://globalnews.ca/video/9363772/alberta-researchers-studying-benefits-of-continuous-glucose-monitors-for-type-2-diabetes/?fbclid=IwAR29b618c-SD58GUNv2NaJ0mWisyJSCGW7hD6gKheX8jyekbk_n-fKR8B18

New study alert! This study is testing a possible new treatment for Type 1 Diabetes called VX-880 by transplanting it into the liver. VX-880 is made up of a mixture of cells called islet cells derived from stem cells that are able to make insulin, as well as other hormones.

You may be eligible for this study if you are an adults (between the ages of 18 and 65 years old) diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus for a minimum of 5 years, and have a stable, optimized, diabetic regimen for at least 3 months.

For more information please contact Dayne (780-492-0211) or Saira (780-492-7942)!

https://www.ualberta.ca/alberta-diabetes/clinical-research/clinical-research-studies/participate-in-a-study.html?details=108

Participate in a Research Study | Alberta Diabetes Institute Please take the opportunity to join our Research Studies - Participant Database to be alerted about new research opportunities that may be of interest to you.

Are you, or your child, living with type 1 diabetes (including LADA) in Canada?

A research project called Type 1 Better recently launched the first registry of people living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) in Canada : The BETTER registry (Pro00121803).

The project is led by researchers, health care professionals and people living with T1D.

Registries already exist in the United States and in Europe, but this is the first one in Canada! A registry is a bit like a census but everything is confidential. The goal of this registry is to provide a more accurate representation of the reality of living with T1D, but also to have data to advocate for better access to treatments and technologies. To participate, anyone living with T1D in Canada, or whose child does, can complete a confidential questionnaire (adults can complete 2 if they wish) on the Type 1 BETTER website (around 15 to 25 minutes).

We believe that this is an indispensable tool to improve the lives of people living with T1D in Canada !

The website of the project also contains many resources specific to T1D such as weekly news, webinars presented by experts.

Discover the project and participate widely !
https://type1better.com/en/home/

Type 1 Better First registry of people living with type 1 diabetes in Canada. This project is led by researchers, health professionals and people living with type 1 diabetes.

Does a wearable blood sugar sensor (FreeStyle Libre 2) improved diabetes control in adults who are not on insulin? This is a randomized trial where half of participants will get the wearable sensor. All participants will get 2 individual educator sessions (Ethics ). Contact Darren Lau for more information: [email protected] or 780-492-8805

https://www.ualberta.ca/alberta-diabetes/clinical-research/clinical-research-studies/participate-in-a-study.html?details=106

Participate in a Research Study | Alberta Diabetes Institute Please take the opportunity to join our Research Studies - Participant Database to be alerted about new research opportunities that may be of interest to you.

A research team at CAMH that is looking to better understand how living with T1D as a young adult impacts mental health, and how to create an online program/tool/resource to better support people living with T1D that are 18-29.

If you are interested in this topic, and would like to get involved we are looking for folks with T1D between the ages 18-29 to interview about their experience living with diabetes. The interview is 1hr long and you will receive a $30 gift certificate for participating. If you are interested, please reach out directly to: [email protected]

*IF you are not between 18-29, please email us since we will have other engagement opportunities to help co-design the tool for folks that aren't in that range!

Happy New Year! We're back at it....check out what's coming up in 2023!!

ADI Update - January 5, 2023 ADI Seminar Monday, January 9, 2023 Dr. Nidheesh Dadheech (Shapiro Lab) 12-1 pm / 1-040 LKS (in person) Pizza lunch provided ADI Members :: Funding Announcement Reminder, LOI's due January 16, 2023. T

Check our what our members have been up to!

This , we’re highlighting cutting-edge research from the Alberta Diabetes Institute in the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry.

The Alberta Diabetes Institute facilitates research funded by the Alberta Diabetes Foundation, the DRIFCan Diabetes Research Institute Foundation Canada and partners around the world.

Read more: http://bit.ly/3OcC0Yk

The University of Calgary is offering a healthy food prescription program for people near Calgary and Edmonton who have type 2 diabetes and worry about affording enough food. If you or someone you know may be interested, check out their website: https://www.foodrxalberta.ca.

If you are a woman with type 1 diabetes, consider joining Dr. Yardley's study looking at how the menstrual cycle impacts your blood sugar when you exercise! https://www.ualberta.ca/alberta-diabetes/clinical-research/clinical-research-studies/participate-in-a-study.html?0=yardley&details=98

You can get in touch with the team directly, or message us here and we'll pass on your interest!

The Physical Activity and Diabetes Lab is still looking for participants for a study looking at how the menstrual cycle might impact blood sugar levels during exercise. If you're interested you can contact us here or get in touch with them directly!

Our friends at the Physical Activity Diabetes Lab are studying how the menstrual cycle might affect blood sugar during exercise. If you have Type 1 Diabetes and are interested in participating please get in touch with them!

The Alberta Diabetes Institute is proudly part of the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, who are looking for patient mentors to support their medical students. If you have a story that you would like to share please contact [email protected]

Researchers at the ADI are investigating whether it is possible to reverse type 2 diabetes...contact Jordan at [email protected] to learn more!

Check out our latest ADI update for news and information on upcoming events!

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Our Public Forum Event is tonight from 6-7 pm MT...don't forget to join!

Details & registration https://www.ualberta.ca/albe.../events/adi-public-forum.html

Join us Wednesday, June 1, from 6-7 pm MT for our Public Forum Event!

Ever heard about people using an artificial pancreas for ? Our upcoming public forum will discuss recent research at being doing at our Institute.

Details & registration https://www.ualberta.ca/alberta-diabetes/events/adi-public-forum.html

From the purification of insulin to the creation of the Edmonton Protocol islet transplantation, University of Alberta researchers have revolutionized the landscape of diabetes over the past 100 years. Now, the dream of curing diabetes is more real than ever.

Join us November 17 at 5 p.m. as leading diabetes researchers Dr. Peter Senior, Dr. James Shapiro, Dr. Andrew Pepper, Dr. Greg Korbutt, Dr. Jean Buteau and Dr. Andrea Haqq present their research projects and discuss how the Alberta Diabetes Institute at the University of Alberta will continue to be a leader in the journey to a cure for diabetes.

https://ualberta-ca.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__zX4X2W0R2mQWUonUylEiQ

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Defeating Diabetes. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. From the purification of insulin to the creation of the Edmonton Protocol islet transplantation, University of Alberta researchers have revolutionized the landscape of diabetes over the past 100 years. Now, the dream of curing diabetes is more real than ever. Join us November 17 at 5 p.m. as leading...

A warm welcome to our new Director, Dr. Peter Senior!

https://www.ualberta.ca/alberta-diabetes/about/directors-message.html

Director's Message | Alberta Diabetes Institute Researchers from the University of Alberta have played key roles in advancing the understanding of diabetes and its treatment - from the purification of insulin for use in the clinic one hundred years ago to successful transplantation of insulin producing cells (islets) from organ donors. 

We are looking for participants for a study on diabetic eye disease. If you're interested and think you might qualify, please get in touch!