20
LIVING
In our last issue we started to look
at the area of research and trials
by looking at the regulations
involved and the ethics ¬- trials
are subject to rigorous approval
processes and require regulated
authorisation to proceed. We also
included a glossary of the terms
often used on this topic.
Additionally, we talked to Tim
Street who undertakes research
using himself as the sole participant
in research. Famously he once wore
several CGMs at the same time in
order to compare them to each
other. He shares the results he gets
and engages in discussions with
those who read his blog*.
Overleaf, we talk to John
Pemberton who does similar
- but different - experiments,
sometimes on himself, sometimes
in collaboration with others. His
motivation is to get the best control
that he can for his own T1D control,
but also to build up a store of
information for others to use. One
of his children has been tested and
the results shows he's at risk of
developing the condition too. He
blogs, does a podcast and creates
other forms of documentation and
very useful diagrams.
Meanwhile, earlier in this issue
(p.20) in a My Diabetes Kit interview
with Rob Hewlett we found out
that he has taken part in no less
than three trials while attending
Addenbrooks hospital in Cambridge.
He says he did it to 'take one for the
team' and that it has been part of his
journey living with Type 1.
Being a guinea pig (part 3)
In this issue we take a look at how to get involved in
a trial as well as talk to another T1D who puts himself
through trails to find his ideal diabetes kit and diet
then shares his findings. By Sue Marshall