Sandra MacRury

Professor Sandra MacRury is a Professor Emerita at the University of the Highlands and Islands, specializing in diabetes research and clinical interventions. Her extensive research portfolio includes physical activity promotion, glucose monitoring technologies, and diabetes education. She leads multidisciplinary studies examining technology-enabled care models, psychological aspects of diabetes management, and innovative diagnostic methods.

Key research areas:

• Developing and evaluating physical activity interventions for type 2 diabetes
• Implementing remote monitoring technologies for diabetic complications
• Investigating psychological benefits of green exercise
• Improving HbA1c testing methodologies
• Designing care pathways to reduce diabetes-related amputations

Her most recent work includes COVID-19 severity in diabetic patients and novel approaches to structured diabetes education. Professor MacRury maintains active collaborations with healthcare providers to translate research into clinical practice.