This significant milestone for the NHS Research Scotland (NRS) Diabetes Research Register means that a large and diverse range of people across the country can now be assessed for their eligibility to take part in different diabetes research projects. Once identified, registrants can be directly contacted by diabetes research teams who will provide information on the research study and ask if they are interested in taking part. NRS Diabetes Network Research Register Manager, John Kerr, said: “NRS Diabetes’ ability to rapidly and accurately identify a larger number of potentially eligible subjects from a diverse pool of 20,000 people means that essential diabetes research in Scotland can happen more quickly than ever. When a person with diabetes gives their permission to join the Register, NRS Diabetes can use SCI-Diabetes – NHS Scotland’s electronic patient record for diabetes – to record their interest. John continued: “We have worked hard to make sure we are able to give as many people as possible the opportunity to join the NRS Diabetes Research Register.

Source: The Times December 14, 2023 21:24 UTC