Understanding the relationship of incretin hormones, gastric emptying and reactive hypoglycaemia [ 2/1/2021 - 1/31/2024 ]

Research Grant

Brief description Low blood glucose levels following a meal occur frequently in otherwise healthy people and those who have had surgery for weight loss. It affects quality of life adversely and current management is unsatisfactory. The proposed studies will use sophisticated techniques to evaluate the roles of the rate of stomach emptying and the so-called 'incretin' hormones which stimulate the release of insulin after a meal. The outcomes will have major implications for more rational management.

Funding Amount $132,743

Funding Scheme Postgraduate Scholarships

Chief Investigator Dr Ryan Jalleh

Notes Clinical Medicine and Science Research Scholarship