One of the world's leading medical institutions is looking for participants with Type 2 diabetes for a free workshop and study. It sounds like a great opportunity to both learn more about diabetes and improve your health. You even get free lab tests and self-management materials, while helping to improve diabetes research for everyone. Information, courtesy of Stanford, below:

If you have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, you are invited to take part in a free online workshop and study sponsored by the Stanford School of Medicine. Recruitment and enrollment has begun for a two-year study to determine the effectiveness of the online program for people living in the United States with type 2 diabetes. This online workshop teaches you the skills needed in the day-to-day management of diabetes as well as maintaining or increasing life's activities. Qualified participants will be randomly assigned to either participate in the workshop immediately or to a control group. Both groups will complete 4 online questionnaires about their health over a 2-year period. During the first year of the study, control participants will receive a gift certificate after completing each questionnaire. After 12 months, control participants will receive the course materials.

This online program teaches the skills needed in the day-to-day management of type 2 diabetes. This six-week program is done entirely on the Internet - you choose the days and times that are most convenient for you. You don't have to be a computer whiz to join; all levels of computer expertise are welcome. You will need access to the Internet and an active email account to join. Participation requires logging on 2-3 times a week for six weeks for a total of 1-2 hours a week.

If you have questions, please email diabetes@med.stanford.edu or call Kate, diana, Katy or Valarie toll free at 1-800-366-2624.

Pre-registration is required and enrollment is limited. To register, visit us at http://diabetes.stanford.edu or email us at http://diabetes.stanford.edu,for more information.