Lipid & Diabetes Research Group
Lipid & Diabetes Research Group
Who are we?
We are an independently funded research group based at Christchurch Hospital and the University of Otago, Christchurch. The Group was established in 1985.
Current Activities
Clinical trials evaluating new drugs and treatments
Causes and consequences of diabetes mellitus
Recognition and treatment of lipid disorders
Detection and treatment of blood vessel damage
Purpose of our Research Program
To understand causes of diabetes and vascular disease
To improve available treatments for these conditions
To use this knowledge to achieve improvements in patient care
Recent Publications and Reports
Lipid & Diabetes Research Group's Annual Report 2007/2008
(Word 308K) (PDF 309K)
Are you interested in knowing more about our activities?
Wishing to assist in clinical trials
Wishing to support the research programmes
Drug or Product Evaluation
Information consultancy
then email: ldrg@cdhb.govt.nz
Diabetes Centre
The Diabetes Centre is involved in research into new therapies for diabetes and prevention of diabetes complications. These trials are undertaken by the Diabetes Centre physicians, nurses and dietitians. Our Research Nurse, Deborah Kendall co-ordinates many of these studies. Trials presently underway relate to new types of insulin and new delivery devices in patients with Type 1 diabetes.
