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Research

Research

It’s easy to have a good idea but how do you know it works?

You need to research its viability and its effectiveness.  This is why so many great  research ideas fail at the verification stage.

 

 


  • What is Research

    Scientific Research involves performing a methodical study in order to prove a theory or answer a specific question. It is carried out in Universities, Laboratories and Hospitals across Ireland by healthcare professionals and scientists.  Examples of  questions that have been addressed by research into diabetes are;- Will good glucose control delay retinopathy cataracts, neuropathy etc ? What are the... View Article

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  • New Research Toolkit

    The Diabetes Ireland Research Alliance (DIRA) was set up in 2008 as a subsidiary of Diabetes Ireland with the specific aim of promoting, supporting and funding research related to the causes, prevention and cure of diabetes.   New Toolkit to Help Interpret Medical Research   Often understanding the science behind the research can leave us... View Article

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