Further comments from parents

We regularly invite parents to give feedback on how they found the experience of enrolling their baby to the INGR1D2 study. This lets us know what we are doing right and where there is still room for improvement.  Most parents gave  a very positive review of their experience.  They said that they liked that the research staff were friendly, knowledgeable, and that there is no pressure to take part.  Some parents also said that they valued the chance to get extra information about their child's health and that they liked being able to help others.   Here are some of the comments we received:

• "The research staff were kind and compassionate. There was no pressure to take part."

• "Informative experience and very friendly staff."

• "The lady was nice and didn't make me feel forced into anything. She gave me plenty of time to read the leaflet and she returned later so I could sign up."

• "Interesting study and relevant and important for the health of my child."

• "The lady who asked us to get involved was incredible! So friendly and informative."

• "There was no extra work or intervention to be done. All aspects of the study were integrated into the existing procedures."

• "No additional blood samples needed, just the heel prick."

• "Clear information given verbally and to take away and read. No pressure to say yes."

• "I felt no pressure to take part and was fully informed about the research before making my decision."

• "It will help with medical research and diabetes is in my family. Very beneficial research for me personally."

• "Two researchers came to chat to me and gave me time to read on my own. The consent process was not rushed and was at a calm point when I wasn’t distracted with the baby."

• "My child is helping find a cure for type1 diabetes."

• "Informative and a good way of establishing any issues with babies health in the future."