DIARY Study FAQ

• Age between 21 to 40 years old 

• Singapore Citizen/PR 

• Fully or mixed Asian 

• Not pregnant/ breast feeding 

• Not diagnosed/ suspected to have diabetes 

• Currently not on cancer/steroid therapy 

• Not diagnosed with any haemoglobinopathies or haemolytic anaemia 

• Did not had for bariatric surgery or are using medications for weight loss 

• Did not had any surgery to remove a portion of the pancreas 

The appointment duration is up to 3 hours based on the selected timeslot. 

Only a single study visit is planned. However, in uncommon situations where the participant is unable to complete the oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) on the same day, or if sensor data recorded is less than 7 days, participant will be asked to come back for another study visit. 

You can cancel and reschedule a new appointment until 7 days before your appointment using the same CalSG link. Rescheduling is not possible if it is less than before your scheduled appointment. Please email the study team at diary@sgh.com.sg to let them know and they will assist you accordingly. 

Please contact the study team as soon as possible at diary@sgh.com.sg to inform them, so that your slot can be given to another participant and a new appointment can be scheduled for you. 

No, there are no weekend slots for now.  

Please write down the date of removal on the small Ziplock bag and mail it back to the study team using the Smartpac provided to you. 

Upon sensor removal, please do complete the Skin Reaction Form 2 – the QR code can be found on the hardcopy information sheet provided to you during recruitment. 

Please write down the date sensor fell off onto the small Ziplock bag and mail it back to the study team using the Smartpac provided to you. 

If the sensor fell off before 7 days, please contact the study team to let them know. You will need to reinsert a new sensor at a time convenient for you.  

Carefully peel the tape by pulling toward the stretchable ends, allowing the adhesion to come loose while ensuring sensor remains firmly attached. Replace with a new tape.  

Abbott Lifestyle Libre View Pro IQ. This is not available commercially and is only brought in for research purposes.

No, the glucose monitoring sensor report will be sent to you via email once the study team receives the sensor back from you. 

Possible skin reactions include skin redness, rash, and bruising. 

If the sensor insertion site continues to hurt after 24 hours, please reach out to the study team to receive advice on the possibility of early removal (before 14 days of data recorded). 

If you choose to participate in the study, all study procedures will need to be completed to the best of your abilities. Reimbursement is only provided upon completion of study procedures.  

Your blood test results will be sent to you, once we have received your sensor back from you, along with your CGM Sensor Report. You can expect to get both reports approximately 2-4 weeks upon receiving your sensor back from you.  

Blood test results include HbA1c and OGTT. 

Please submit your food diary on day 2 and day 3 of the sensor wear.  

Please submit another form with the missing descriptions for the food diary. 

Please retake the photos with the Rubik’s cube and resubmit the formSG for food diary (unless you have already consumed your food!)

Please re-submit your food diary for the next meal.  

Please contact the study team and they will arrange a date to pass you a new one.  

Upon completion of study procedures and return of sensor, participants can expect to receive the reimbursement within the next 1-2 months. 

You will receive your reimbursement via paynow.