Pitt researchers are looking at whether a stress reduction program called Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction can help people with type 2 diabetes.
You may be eligible if you are:
Between 30-70 years of age
Take oral medications and/or diet treatment for
diabetes, but NOT INSULIN
Have had type 2 diabetes
Willing to attend 8 weekly two hour group
meditation classes in Shadyside and keep
three morning appts. in Oakland for testing
Agree to be randomized to EITHER the stress
reduction program OR to receive
informational material on stress and
diabetes
Eligible participants will receive up to $60.00 as reimbursement for participation.
For more information, please call the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing Study Investigator at 412-624-9554.
