The KU Diabetes Institute focuses on all forms of diabetes research, including diabetes prevention, prediabetes, and type 1 and type 2 diabetes; and is active in outreach and education about diabetes and its complications. The Institute maintains excellence in basic and clinical studies of autoimmunity, diabetes complications, obesity, exercise, nutrition, and parental care of children and families with diabetes. KU scientists and clinicians seek to discover the intricacies of islet biology, to provide new interventions in disease progression and complications, and to inspire healthy behaviors.

The KU Diabetes Institute strives to improve the lives of those affected by diabetes by supporting interdisciplinary research endeavors that utilize the region’s resources to meet the needs of its people.

KU Diabetes Institute Research Registry

If you’re interested in learning more and participating in diabetes research, please complete this survey.

WHY JOIN
Are you interested in learning more about diabetes-related research?

We created a registry to:

• Connect with people who are interested in hearing about research studies they may be eligible for
• Promote research that is created and led by patients and families

WHO CAN JOIN
Consider taking part if you are:

• 18 years of age or older
• Healthy, or
• At risk for diabetes, or
• Have been diagnosed with:
  • Prediabetes (abnormal or elevated glucose)
  • Type 1 Diabetes
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Gestational Diabetes (current or past)

FOR MORE INFORMATION
Michelle Vitztum, MPH
Program Manager, Diabetes Institute
mvitztum@kumc.edu
(913) 588-1045

Join the KU Diabetes Institute Research Registry

Stay up-to-date with the KU Diabetes Institute!

Facebook

Twitter