Ali's Story

Ali was only seven when he was diagnosed with diabetes after experiencing frequent bed-wetting and weight loss. He soon joined a research trial which aimed to better understand glucose measurements in people with diabetes. He first heard about the study at his appointment with our diabetes team.  

On why he decided to join the trial, Ali said: “I want to help people learn about diabetes, and hopefully we can find out a way to cure diabetes. If people participate in research, then they'll help other people, and can improve how people think about diabetes.”     

Emily Badham, the children’s research nurse on the trial said; “This study has been my first diabetic research trial and I have really enjoyed getting to know the patient and families. As we see them every two weeks for 6 months, we get to build a great relationship and I have more of an understanding of the condition now.” 

Mr Pratik Choudhary, who is the study’s principal investigator. He said: “We are really pleased to be part of this trial. As this novel technology becomes part of routine care, it becomes really important in an ethnically diverse city such as ours to understand differences ethnicity may have on the readings the device generates.”   

If you are interested in taking part in children’s research or would like further information contact our friendly team on Christina.daines@uhl-tr.nhs.uk or call 0116 258 6907.