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 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
, for more information.