MEET THE RESEARCH TEAM
OUR INVESTIGATORS
Principal Investigator
Dr. Kristin Clemens
MD, MSc, FRCPC Endocrinology
Western University, St. Joseph’s Health Care London, ICES
Co-Investigator
Dr. Louise Moist
MD, MSc, FRCPC Nephrology LHSC Victoria Hospital, Western University
NO KNOWN CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
STUDY SUMMARY
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Why this matters
Diabetes brings a higher risk of cardiovascular disease in women versus men, but the reasons are not fully clear.
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What we're studying
This study aims to understand how women with diabetes experience care for their heart and kidney health.
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What we hope to learn
We want to learn what challenges women face and how the healthcare system can better support them.
STUDY ACTIVITIES
Participation is simple, flexible, and designed around your comfort.
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One confidential interview
Complete a one-hour interview with a trained member of our research team.
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Choose how you meet
Participate in person, by phone, or online using Microsoft Teams or WebEx.
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Share your experiences
Tell us about diabetes care, heart and kidney health, barriers, supports, and ideas for improving care.
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Your privacy matters
Your personal information will not appear in reports or published study results.
TIME COMMITMENT
60 MIN
One interview.
No follow-up visits.
✓ Take breaks whenever you need.
✓ Stop the interview at any time.
✓ No additional sessions are required.
✓ Withdraw your responses before they are included in final study results.
WHY THIS MATTERS
END GOALS
Your experiences can help shape care that better reflects the realities women
with diabetes face.
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Understand the barriers
Identify what makes heart and kidney care easier or harder for women living with diabetes.
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Design Better Care
Use what we learn to support gender-sensitive, patient-centered care and guide future healthcare practices across Canada.
CONTACT US
To hear more about participating in our study, please get in touch with us at:
mcdru@sjhc.london.on.ca 1 519 646 6100 EXT. 65520