This trial is being sponsored by the University of Dundee and NHS Tayside. It is being funded by the JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Ltd) charity. The sotagliflozin and placebo tablets are being provided free of charge by Lexicon Pharmaceuticals. The trial is being organised by Dr Ify Mordi.

The researchers and doctors won’t receive any personal payment for patients participation in the trial. Each hospital will only receive payment to cover the costs of each participant they have taking part.