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Diabetes and blood vessel health study

Published: 18 June 2008

Volunteers aged 50-75 years are invited to participate in a study conducted by Southern Health Diabetes Services and Research Unit. The study will examine the blood vessel health of those with Type 2 diabetes as compared to those without diabetes.

You are suitable whether you are of normal health, have a family history of Type 2 diabetes or already have diagnosed Type 2 diabetes.

Your participation will take about 4 hours over 2 consecutive days involving:

• Ultrasound based assessment of blood vessel health
• Blood tests (including fasting sugar and cholesterol)
• Blood pressure monitor worn overnight, and
• A small skin biopsy of the buttock, to examine directly the health and function of the small blood vessels compared to the other tests.

For further information please contact Dr Michael Wu or Maree Sperling (Research Nurse).
Phone: +61 3 9594 2562
Email: Michael.Wu@med.monash.edu.au or maree.sperling@southernhealth.org.au