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Alison Kirk

Research Interests

My main research interest lies with physical activity promotion in people with Type 2 diabetes. I also have an interest in theory based physical activity behaviour change interventions, methods of physical activity measurement and physical activity in prevention and management of chronic disease.

Recent health-related publications

Kirk A, Mutrie N, MacIntyre P Fisher M (2004) Promoting and maintaining physical activity in people with type 2 diabetes. American Journal of Preventive Medicine 27: 289-296

Kirk A, Mutrie N, MacIntyre P Fisher M (2004) Effects of a 12-month physical activity counselling intervention on glyceamic control and on the status of cardiovascular risk factors in people with Type 2 diabetes Diabetologia 47:821-832.

Kirk A, Mutrie N, MacIntyre P Fisher M (2004) Diabetes and survival after myocardial infarction: is cardiac rehabilitation an effective secondary prevention measure? Practical Diabetes International 21: 267-275

Current Grants

Kirk A, Mutrie N, Leese G, McConnachie A. 2005 - 2008. Promoting physical activity in people with Type 2 diabetes. Diabetes UK

Anderson A, Belch J, Struthers A, Houston G, Kirk A, Williams B, Teijlingen E. 2006 - 2007. HealthForce -Development and feasibility of a peer-led, bodyweight and lifestyle

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