GlucoTrig study

The GlucoTrig study investigates how different foods can affect people’s risk of heart disease and diabetes.

About the GlucoTrig study

Elevated insulin and triglycerides from poor food choices are known to increase the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and type 2 diabetes (T2D).

This study aims to evaluate how well the GlucoTrig index demonstrates the effect of meals on insulin and triglycerides, helping consumers choose healthier foods.

Inclusion criteria

To apply to take part, you must be:

  • aged 18 to 40
  • generally healthy
  • based in Auckland, preferably on the North Shore
  • without dietary restrictions
  • not suffering from an eating disorder
  • a non-smoker
  • not pregnant or breastfeeding
  • able to make four visits to Massey University, Albany over about three weeks.

If you take part we will give you up to $170 of PAK’nSAVE vouchers as a koha (gift).

Register your interest

If you’re interested in taking part, fill in the GlucoTrig registration of interest form.

Participant information sheet

For detailed information about the study, download the participant information sheet.

Download the participant information sheet.

Contact the study team

If you have any questions, contact the researchers involved in the study.

Dr Wen Xin Janice Lim

Postdoctoral research fellow
Department
Riddet Institute
Campus
Albany Campus, Auckland
Professor Emerita Pamela von Hurst

Professor Emerita Pamela von Hurst

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Department
School of Sport, Exercise and Nutrition
Campus
Albany Campus, Auckland
Professor Cathryn Conlon

Professor Cathryn Conlon

Professor
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Department
School of Sport, Exercise and Nutrition
Campus
Albany Campus, Auckland

This project has been reviewed and approved by the Massey University Human Ethics Committee: Southern A, Application 22/34.

If you have any concerns about the way this research is conducted, contact:

Dr Negar Partow, Chair, Massey University Human Ethics Committee: Southern A

Phone: 04 801 5799 x 63363

Email: humanethicsoutha@massey.ac.nz