Survey opportunity for $100 gift card

[Eric]

Here is an opportunity to take part in a research study. I think it’s just answering some questions and it might take an hour. And you get a $100 gift card.

It’s being put on by the Beta Cell Foundation.

The requirements are that you have T1 (sorry T2’s, don’t be mad at me, it’s not my study!), that you use a CGM (doesn’t everybody?!?!?) and that you use some form of loop, hybrid-closed-loop, or automated delivery system. So I think any Tandem, O5, or Loop people would qualify.

Here is the email I got:

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This survey is an easy way to get paid to provide insight into the day-to-day realities of living with T1D. Findings will be published in medical journals and presented at ATTD and other diabetes conferences.

Beta Cell Foundation is not involved with the survey, we’re just sharing the opportunity to participate.

Invitation to Take Part in T1D Research: Share your Voice!

For over a century, since the discovery of insulin, diabetes research has been saving and transforming lives. Adults living with T1D can offer unique and invaluable insights that are crucial to progressing research and driving future scientific breakthroughs.

We are currently inviting adults with T1D to participate in an important online study aimed at gaining a deeper understanding of the real-life experiences considering recent treatment advancements. To be eligible, you must be an adult using a CGM with an insulin pump, automated insulin delivery (AID) system (e.g., HCL), or a open-source APS.

We invite people from the US, UK, Canada, France, Germany, and Italy, to complete our survey which can be completed online, using a computer or smartphone.

As a thank you for their time, participants who complete the survey will receive a $100 Amazon eGift Card (or equivalent in Canada, UK, France, Germany, and Italy).

Your participation will provide valuable insights into the day-to-day realities of living with T1D - contributing to research that aims to improve care, support, and quality of life for others affected.

If you have any questions about the study, please contact QC Medica at:
info@qcmedica.com

Thank you,

On behalf of QC Medica

[jbowler]

Do you know who the “Beta Cell Foundation” are? I think I read their entire web site, including the credible spreadsheets of their expenditures, but the relevant information is here:

Leadership | Empower Diabetes Leadership — Beta Cell Foundation

Based on their finances it does not seem that anyone else is involved; no employees. Also, eyeballing those numbers they can’t possibly afford $100 unless, an obvious approach with these surveys, they are designed to get the information up front that deliberately ask offensive questions so they don’t have to part with $100.

qcmedica seems to be a thinly layered marketing organisation; according to beta cell foundation they contributed $2000 on July 17, 2025 I guess they might think they’re vulture capitalists but their website suggests they’re selling.

Anyway; no on can get to that survey without being asked

I suggest you do it and tell us what happens and what questions are asked…

[ClaudnDaye]

And be an adult.