Many people with diabetes are keen to share their experiences and expertise to potentially help other people live with their diabetes or to help train healthcare professionals. Below is a list of potential ways you can get involved.
Be supported by or support others with diabetes through Peer Support Groups
- Type 1 group – Peer support group
- Type 2 group – Peer support groups
Help students to train to become health care professionals with
- University of Aberdeen Patient – Partner programme
- Robert Gordon’s University Patient – Partner Programme
Get involved in research
- University of Aberdeen Cardiovascular & Diabetes Centre (ACDC
- Scottish Diabetes Research Network (SDRN)
- SHARE register – NHS Scotland Research Network
Donate to NHSG Endowments for the future benefit of patients with diabetes
NHS Grampian offers projects and opportunities that you can be involved in