Study recruitment: Survey on weight management journey during and after pregnancy in women living with diabetes

University research projects looking for mothers to share their experiences of diet around pregnancy.

Researchers from Nutrition Innovation Centre for Food and Health (NICHE), Ulster University would like to invite women living with diabetes to participate in an online survey on experiences of weight management during and after pregnancy.  

Researchers said: “This survey will help inform the development of future resources to support women following pregnancy.

“We would be grateful if you could complete this anonymous online survey which is estimated to take 8–10 minutes.”

The study is led by Samantha McCombe as part of her PhD project at the university, who said: “I am recruiting women aged 18 years and above who live with type 1, type 2 or diagnosed with gestational diabetes during their last pregnancy and who has had a baby within the last three years to complete an online, anonymous survey investigating woman’s experience of their weight journey during and after pregnancy.

“As someone living with type 1 diabetes for 28 years, I am highly passionate about making a difference for women living with diabetes and postpartum.”
The study has been approved by the School of Biomedical Sciences Research Ethics Filter Committee. Participation in this survey is voluntary.

Contact the research team by email if you have any questions or would like more information.

To participate in the study click here

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