Angioplasty.org is excited to offer its users an opportunity to participate at no charge in a new self-management program for heart disease, lung disease and diabetes. The study is being conducted by the Stanford Patient Education Research Center at the Stanford University School of Medicine. You must be 18 or older and a resident of the U.S. to participate.

Here's their announcement:

Do you have heart disease, lung disease, or type 2 diabetes? Are your continuing health problems causing you frustration? If so, you are invited to take part in a free online workshop and study sponsored by the Stanford School of Medicine. Recruitment and enrollment has begun for a 6-month study to determine the effectiveness of the online program for people living in the United States with heart disease, lung disease or type 2 diabetes.

This online program teaches the skills needed in the day-to-day management of chronic disease. You can help yourself and others. This six-week workshop is done entirely on the Internet - you choose the days and times that are most convenient for you. You don’t have to be a computer whiz to join, all levels of computer expertise are welcome. You will need access to the Internet and an active email account to join. Participation requires logging on 2-3 times a week for six weeks for a total of 1-2 hours a week. Participants will be asked to fill out 2 online questionnaires about their health over a 6-month period.

Pre-registration is required and enrollment is limited. To register, visit us at http://healthyliving.stanford.edu.